Chocobanana wrote:I've watched a few games where Davis played. Davis' defense isn't as good as I thought it would be. It's probably just because he's played only 15 games though.
for just about every NBA player, those who end up as good defenders don't usually become good defenders till they gain 3 or 4 years experience.
from what I've seen of Davis, he has the length and mobility to become a good defender
his biggest problem in my view is body mass. He's just so slight right now. I watched the game when Portland and New Orleans played. Three or four times the camera focused on Davis and Aldridge standing side by side. Aldridge looked to be a good 2 inches taller and was clearly much bigger & heavier physically. And Aldridge doesn't have a Karl Malone physique either. Also, it was pretty clear the difference wasn't due to camera angle
Davis, if he becomes a good defender, will probably have to go the route of Marcus Camby. Use mobility and footwork to become a dominant force in the paint and on the boards
But I don't know that Davis will ever be as physical as other long players like Tim Duncan or Aldridge, and that will be a disadvantage
