The laws of physics don't apply to Anthony Davis. So why should we expect conventional rules governing space and time to determine when he wins his first MVP award?
Think about it: Davis defies everything we've come to expect from the normal NBA athlete—insofar as there's anything normal about NBA athletes. He's essentially a 6'10" guard with all the impossible-to-coach instincts of a polished big man. He moves in smooth, controlled bursts, somehow loping and darting at the same time—always in fully coordinated control.
Per Adi Joseph of USA Today:
Davis announced himself as a superstar-in-the-making in the 2012 NCAA championship game for Kentucky, when he dominated the entire game despite finishing 1-for-10 with six points. He does it all, and his Team USA performance this summer showed that again. Players with Davis' size, athleticism, versatility and sense for the court come along once in a generation, and he's primed for a huge season.
He covers more distance than any player his size has a right to. Sorry, space.
At 21, he's already the third-best player in the NBA. Time, you' ...
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