How Anthony Davis Can Top Damian Lillard for NBA Rookie of the Year
February 9th, 2013 by Jonathan Wasserman Leave a reply »The Rookie of the Year race isn't over. While Damian Lillard has been stellar all year with statistics that resemble a trophy winner, Anthony Davis will have the last third of the season to make a push.
So what does he have to do in order to sway the voters in his favor? Most likely buy them all lobster dinners and hope that Lillard hits the wall.
But Davis is capable of putting up bigger numbers than what he currently has. His offense is severely underestimated, and rarely is he given an opportunity to make a play unless it's off the ball at the rim.
Attack Facing Up
Because he was a 6'3'' guard just a few years ago, Davis has the instincts and foot speed to comfortably play on the perimeter. Think about the guys who are guarding him—slow power forwards who are unfamiliar with the territory 20 feet from the basket.
Facing the rim, Davis can put the ball on the deck, drive to the hoop and finish with either hand. In the example below, it's his left. With incomprehensible length, it's nearly impossible to contest one of his shots, especially if it's one-handed, and he's taking it on the move ...
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Article written by Jonathan Wasserman
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