Anthony Davis

Roger Murdock · Post #121 » by **Roger Murdock** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:32 am

Anthony Davis is the best college basketball player of the last 5 years, and Andre Drummond is lucky if hes one of the 150 best college players right now. Its not a debate who they best player is.

dballislife · Post #122 » by **dballislife** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:36 am

the davis drummond debate was over 3 months ago, davis is consensus 1 now

HornetJail · Post #123 » by **HornetJail** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:39 pm

I think he'll be 16/12/3 guy in his prime. Not quite Dwight Howard, but close.

mid-post · Post #124 » by **mid-post** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:01 pm

CHA_77_Bobcats wrote:I think he'll be 16/12/3 guy in his prime. Not quite Dwight Howard, but close.

His offense is going to be better than Dwight's. I don't think Davis will have those kinds of rebounding or block numbers, but if he did (meaning he has no problem with the physicality of the NBA), he'd be scoring around 19-20 easily, if not more.

mattg · Post #125 » by **mattg** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:03 pm

mid-post wrote:
CHA_77_Bobcats wrote:I think he'll be 16/12/3 guy in his prime. Not quite Dwight Howard, but close.

His offense is going to be better than Dwight's. I don't think Davis will have those kinds of rebounding or block numbers, but if he did (meaning he has no problem with the physicality of the NBA), he'd be scoring around 19-20 easily, if not more.

IMO, Davis has a good chance to be the best Shot blocker in the nba from day 1. He won't be that level of rebounder right off though.

bigboi · Post #126 » by **bigboi** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:24 pm

Wow, Drummond dissapointed me, but is UConn the right place for him? Their big men seem to never develop during their freshman year. It's kind of crazy how he was recognized as an offensive beast in highschool and a lazy player on defense, but in college, defense seemed to be his best attribute. Calipiari has now solidified that he is the perfect coach for big time prospects. Also Napier was a chucker and would never give up the ball, so IDK. Davis is most likely going to be a beast at blocking, but his rebounding numbers are going to be dissapointing.

Post #127 » by **UGA Hayes** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:55 pm

If anything UCONN is one of the few places where big men do develop pretty well. Doesn't mean they make it in the pros but they definitely show year to year improvement. I can't think another program in the country other than Duke and NC that consistently put out decent bigs. Part of it is that most good bigs weren't going to college until recently, but the other part is that the college rules isn't ideal for big man development.

On Anthony I think we is going to end up being a pretty good offensive player. He has shown much more aggressiveness recently on offense. I think with the exceeption of Drummond, a lot of the incoming bigs are going to be quite good offensively, esp Sullinger.

boogie-reke · Post #128 » by **boogie-reke** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:21 pm

Davis def shows a 20+ scorer potential in the next level if\when he's able to compete with the physicality of the NBA.

Some of his moves on the post are grown-man moves, and he uses his body and length creating so much seperation it's damn near unblockable and even uncontestable no matter who you are.

Add his shooting touch, and the handles and superior quickness that once his frame builds and he can take the bumps and stay in balance will translate to a great 1-2 bounce offensive driving game - this kid can pretty much score in every way.

The only thing missing is the strength and body balance - once that comes, I can without a doubt see him become a 20+ scorer in the next level as time goes on - and the problem is it affects his entire game and not just offence - also on boxing out on defensive rebounds, being able to move around the paint on the offensive rebound, his man to man D in the post in terms of preventing people to get deep position and not bump him till they're under the basket - and also blocking shots as opposing bigs will just start sealing him in drives as college teams have done lately.

His entire game and potential on his ability to add weight and strength and build a good frame... at first he'll struggle - but as time goes on he'll only get better and better.

Post #129 » by **DJhitek** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 12:02 am

I think Davis has the tools to be a versatile scorer and defender, Reminds me a lot of Aldridge in college with a little more game off the bounce and a better defender. Alridge really played with his back to the basket when he was at Texas so when he became a decent face-up guy it surprised some people.

boogie-reke · Post #130 » by **boogie-reke** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 7:42 pm

AD limpin to the dressing room.

He was walking on his own so that's good - but man early that looked just horrible, esp how he responded to it.

-ends up staying on the sideline, hopefully a positive note that it's not as serious.

crazybranman360 · Post #131 » by **crazybranman360** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 7:57 pm

Is anyone else concered that he has no post game and is super skinny? Is it possible to go from ridiculously skinny to a well built post player?

Post #132 » by **Worm Guts** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:02 pm

He's skinny but not ridiculously skinny. He's got a better build than KG or Bosh had at the same age.

boogie-reke · Post #133 » by **boogie-reke** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:03 pm

Right now he's a horrible man defender down low, but that is just a question of adding muscle and weight.

I mean when Perry Jones feels he can just abuse you in the post and go at you super aggressively - you know that's a major weakness in your game :lol:

crazybranman360 · Post #134 » by **crazybranman360** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:11 pm

Worm Guts wrote:He's skinny but not ridiculously skinny. He's got a better build than KG or Bosh had at the same age.

Davis is pretty far behind at the point IMO

LionOfLannister · Post #135 » by **LionOfLannister** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:16 pm

crazybranman360 wrote:Is anyone else concered that he has no post game and is super skinny? Is it possible to go from ridiculously skinny to a well built post player?

Yes, most well built post players were skinny once upon a time. He just turned 19 like two weeks ago, he has a decent frame to add weight to.

Post #136 » by **Worm Guts** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:19 pm

crazybranman360 wrote:
Worm Guts wrote:He's skinny but not ridiculously skinny. He's got a better build than KG or Bosh had at the same age.

Davis is pretty far behind at the point IMO

Completely disagree. Davis is bigger.

crazybranman360 · Post #137 » by **crazybranman360** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:21 pm

Worm Guts wrote:
crazybranman360 wrote:
Worm Guts wrote:He's skinny but not ridiculously skinny. He's got a better build than KG or Bosh had at the same age.

Davis is pretty far behind at the point IMO

Completely disagree. Davis is bigger.

look at the pictures

boogie-reke · Post #138 » by **boogie-reke** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:22 pm

His shoulders are really wide, if only he puts in the work he will fill in very nicely.

Let's not forget this kid was 6'2 and had a massive growth sprout and still needs a bit of time to fill into his new frame.

RTM · Post #139 » by **RTM** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:40 pm

For being thin, Davis is not small or weak. And he's got a body that can definitely carry a lot more muscle.

Post #140 » by **Worm Guts** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:47 pm

crazybranman360 wrote:
Worm Guts wrote:
crazybranman360 wrote:Davis is pretty far behind at the point IMO

Completely disagree. Davis is bigger.

look at the pictures

I did, they are far from conclusive.