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How Anthony Davis became the scariest force in the NBA
Posted on 11/21/14 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 11/21/14 at 1:26 pm
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Through 10 games, Davis is daring NBA historians to dream about what he ultimately might become. Three months after the 21-year-old won his second gold medal with USA Basketball at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, he is putting up the kinds of numbers that spark comparisons to the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson and Bob McAdoo.
Only those four Hall of Famers have ever averaged at least 25 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal per game for an entire season, according to basketball-reference.com. Davis is averaging 25.5 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.9 blocks and 2.3 steals per game. It's early, but there are some gaudy goals within reach here, and his pace to this point is nothing short of unprecedented.
The truly frightening part for everyone outside of New Orleans, though, is that Davis might get better still.
"I don't think he's close (to his ceiling), just because his body hasn't matured and his mind isn't close to what it's going to be," Pelicans coach Monty Williams said. "His understanding of the game is ahead of most young guys, but it's not where it's going to be. I'm not trying to diminish who he is or what he has done. But what 21-year-old is even close? You talk to all those (superstars) who played at a high level, and where they are at 26, 27 compared to 21 is — those guys would think they were dumb at 21. He's about as complete a 21-year-old player as I've ever seen, but he's just 21."
..."I don't pay attention to (the hype)," Davis told USA TODAY Sports. "I go out there and make sure I do what I've got to do on a nightly basis. Like coach said, I don't try to listen to what they're saying — third-best player, second-best player — whatever they're saying. I go out there and play. I want to win. That's my whole goal for this year — make sure we win, go to the playoffs and actually do something. We haven't accomplished anything, so my biggest thing is to make sure we accomplish something as a unit."
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"Once we figure out how to get him the ball every single night, he could easily go for 40 (points) and 20 (rebounds)," Williams said.
Much more at the article.
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Posted on 11/21/14 at 1:27 pm to TigerinATL
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"Once we figure out how to get him the ball every single night, he could easily go for 40 (points) and 20 (rebounds)," Williams said
tell your guards that Tavares
Posted on 11/21/14 at 1:41 pm to TigerinATL
We are lucky as frick, let's hope more Louisiana residents realize this soon and start attending games.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 1:42 pm to CocoLoco
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let's hope more Louisiana residents realize this soon and start attending games
this
Posted on 11/21/14 at 1:44 pm to CocoLoco
I'll try to catch a game on my birthday.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 1:47 pm to c on z
plenty of good seats available
Posted on 11/21/14 at 2:02 pm to CocoLoco
Accidentally down voted. You are 100% correct. He will be the best athlete to ever play in the city of New Orleans and it will happen sooner rather than later.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 2:21 pm to touchdownjeebus
He'll be the best athlete to play in New Orleans.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 2:38 pm to TotesMcGotes
will davis be a better nba player than what brees was in NFL... possibly... scary!
Posted on 11/21/14 at 2:40 pm to Chad504boy
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will davis be a better nba player than what brees was in NFL.
He already is
Posted on 11/21/14 at 2:43 pm to Chad504boy
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will davis be a better nba player than what brees was in NFL... possibly... scary!
Davis will be the best player in the NBA when he's in his prime. Brees has always been great but never the "best"
Posted on 11/21/14 at 2:57 pm to BigDawg0420
Brees was the best in 2009
Posted on 11/21/14 at 3:21 pm to Chad504boy
He will likely end up being the best to ever play for a Louisiana team, but he'll never have the impact on this region that Brees had. I'm not sure anyone could ever top that though, considering the circumstances (Katrina, Saints being mediocre to awful year after year, bringing us a Super Bowl which is still hard to believe at times, and this being a football state). From an international standpoint I see AD being much more marketable over time, and could end up being a global phenom like Lebron. Regardless, everyone should be paying attention, because he's something special.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 3:29 pm to D011ahbi11
quote:no MVP no care
Brees was the best in 2009
Posted on 11/21/14 at 3:30 pm to touchdownjeebus
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You are 100% correct. He will be the best athlete to ever play in the city of New Orleans and it will happen sooner rather than later.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 3:31 pm to Fearthehat0307
Should've won MVP that year for sure. But, he got the MVP award that matters anyway.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 3:40 pm to BigDawg0420
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Brees has always been great but never the "best"
Who was better in 2009?
Drees Should have been the MVP is Manning did get the default vote.
I think Davis will probably win more MVPs
Posted on 11/21/14 at 3:42 pm to CocoLoco
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Should've won MVP that year for sure.
Peyton had slightly more passing yds. that year. I also think that losing the last 3 reg. season games did Brees in.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 3:45 pm to c on z
Slightly more yards, less TDs, more INTs.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 4:00 pm to TigerinATL
Please don't ever leave us AD!
City needs you!
That is all.
City needs you!
That is all.
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