Anthony Davis vs. Andre Drummond: Who’s Poised for Bigger Sophomore Year?

October 15th, 2013 by Jonathan Wasserman Leave a reply »

In the left corner, measuring in at 6'10'', 220 pounds, donning the blue, gold and red trunks, Anthony Davis enters the ring as one of the most versatile players in the world. 

He's coming off a year in which he flashed superstar potential at just 20 years old. Davis averaged 13.5 points, 8.2 boards and 1.8 blocks as a rookie with New Orleans. 

His opponent in the right corner, standing 6'10'' and weighing in at a whopping 270 pounds of athleticism and power, Andre Drummond awaits in the red, white and blue trunks. 

Drummond was a monster in limited action as a rookie, pulling in 7.6 rebounds and swatting 1.6 shots while shooting 60.8 percent in only 20 minutes a game. 

A monkey could recognize the talent between these two. The only question is, who's going to blow up first?

With both players expecting a boost in minutes and usage rates, we could be in for a high-octane battle for the most promising young big-man honor in the game. 

 

Round 1—The Attack: Offensive Advantage

Anthony Davis's upside is driven by his blend of size, ...

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