The New Orleans Pelicans could be wasting Anthony Davis' talent.
Last season, he ascended into NBA superstardom. And, at only 22 years old, his status as one of the elite players in the league has barely cracked the infancy stage. However, though Davis sets the foundation for the New Orleans Pelicans (and my League Pass viewings) for at least the next five years, he’s entering his fourth year with no viable players around him.
We know Davis can do everything. He can run the floor, protect the rim, guard all five positions and shoot effectively from anywhere on the offensive end. According to Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com, Davis added 12 pounds of muscle in the offseason, upping his strength and (hopefully) his durability.
In 2014-15, Davis showed us his all-around talent, stacking a line of 24.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while averaging 36.1 minutes. He shot 53 percent from the field and was an 80 percent free-throw shooter.
Yet, after him, there is a cliff-face drop-off in production in New Orleans. If the Pelicans are ever going to compete with the jug ...
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2015 and Beyond: Anthony Davis May Be Squandered by the New Orleans Pelicans
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