Redeemed wrote:I like Drummond's chances of reaching and surpassing Davis at some point in the near future. Davis is an incredible talent who will likely have a breakout season. Drummond is a FORCE with a desire to be coached (rare) and an opportunity to receive clear guidance under SVG and the USA Basketball system.
The takeover is coming. Davis is now. Drummond is the near future.
I'm very much a Drummond fan, but I don't see this happening. Davis already shoots close to 80% on his FTs and actually has a midrange shot. He also seems more focused and consistent. Davis also is nowhere near his peak.
Drummond has special physical talent, but has never played with the assertiveness necessary to maximize his talent. I keep hoping to see that at some point. I was amazed that some were remarking he needed to lose weight, as he looks better now than when he came in the league. I was thinking the professional training regimen was beginning to show as he looks more powerful to me, although some of it I'm sure is just maturation.
I'm never entirely comfortable with the comparison though, as Davis is really a PF who can play some center, and Drummond is a pure center. They will always have very different roles.