Anthony Davis meeting with NOLA media today

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I think I read NBATV was there as well.

WWL-TV Sports ‏@wwltvsports
Only person working out at the Alario Center today is Jason Smith. Anthony Davis was in for a meet and greet.

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Anthony Davis meets with New Orleans media: http://ow.ly/i/HVV1

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Davis says he has very little experience with NO other than the Final Four and SEC tourney. Says he ate Popeyes while here.

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Davis says he's a low profile guy who likes to have fun. Should be interesting in N.O.

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As for defending Kobe or Durant or LeBron, Davis says he just looks forward to the challenge.

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Davis says he hasn't talked to Monty about expectations yet. Says that a conversation that would come after being drafted.

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Davis says playing for a defensive minded coach is "perfect" for him. Hornets coach Monty Williams is defensive minded.

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Davis say playing at Kentucky an having the No 1 team came with pressure. Says that helped him a lot.

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Davis says he hasn't spoken with any other players who have been chosen No 1 overall.

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Davis says his mom is fine with him playing in New Orleans.

Bradley Handwerger ‏@bradhand
Anthony Davis said the decision not to work out was mutual. He's talking with media right now in jeans.

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Davis interview with Rob Nice.

http://www.nba.com/hornets/video/2012/0 ... p4-2132805

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New Orleans Hornets roll out the red carpet to make Anthony Davis feel at home

Anthony Davis’ meet-and-greet visit to New Orleans on Tuesday included lunch with Tom Benson. It’s hard to imagine two people with less in common than Davis, the 19-year-old hoops wunderkind from the south side of Chicago, and Benson, the venerable Saints/Hornets owner from the 7th Ward of New Orleans.

Yet during their brief sit-down, the two quickly found common ground. Benson offered Davis grandfatherly advice about working hard, staying focused and concentrating on doing his job. Davis told Benson he didn’t know much about football but was a willing learner.

In eight days, the two will share more than just a meal and small talk.

When the Hornets make Davis the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft June 28, the Kentucky big man and New Orleans big boss will be linked for the foreseeable future, their fates inexorably intertwined. The pair will share a work place, home area code and, potentially, an income tax bracket.

Davis will be the future face of Benson’s new franchise.

Benson will be the future signatory on Davis’ rather large paychecks.

http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2 ... out_t.html

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A video on the visit.

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/draft ... index.html