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http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/give...-anthony-davisQuote:
From @oceanback: Are you still growing taller?
Davis: Yes, I think so. I think I’m still getting taller. But right now, I’m trying to get stronger – that’s the biggest key for me. I need to keep working on my game and staying in the gym, then let the rest fall in place. Just staying in the weight room, eat a lot and keep eating, drinking shakes, stuff that will stick to my body and make me stronger. My focus is on (consuming) more calories. I eat probably six or seven times a day. I’m always hungry, so that’s kind of easy for me. [smiles] But I’m not trying to force weight on my body. It’s going to come.
Interesting.... Thoughts?
Anthony Davis says he is still growing
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10-24-2012, 01:01 PMnolaslim213Anthony Davis says he is still growing
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10-24-2012, 01:07 PMPelicanFever
great news
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10-24-2012, 01:09 PMMr.McCoy
Didn't Durant grow 2 more inches after being drafted?
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10-24-2012, 01:19 PMEman5805
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10-24-2012, 01:20 PMMr. West
HORNETS STAAAACKED, LEAGUE should be reasonably concerned.
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10-24-2012, 01:30 PMAD23nEG10you may be thinking of Paul GeorgeQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr.McCoy
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10-24-2012, 01:32 PMPurple Haze
That's what most of us assumed, only question was how much. I think he'll be a legit 6'11" with speed and quickness in the end.
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10-24-2012, 01:40 PMBallSoHard
How does he know if he's still growing?
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10-24-2012, 01:43 PMSmow-
It has to be really minuscule at this point. It shouldn't change any of Monty's plans for him.
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10-24-2012, 01:44 PMThe JNRYou mean you can't feel when your body grows? Everybody can, dude.Quote:
Originally Posted by BallSoHard
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10-24-2012, 02:03 PMBallSoHardI've been saying that since 9th grade, but it didn't happen =/Quote:
Originally Posted by The JNR
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10-24-2012, 03:06 PMbradaelI imagine he has to buy a lot of custom-made items (and not just clothing) due to his size. If he buys perfect sized items, it wouldn't take much to realize if he's still growing.Quote:
Originally Posted by BallSoHard
His head probably already hits, or comes close to hitting, a lot of doorways. And I couldn't imagine trying to drive a sports car being that tall.
Anyway, he was 6'9.25" w/o shoes and 7'5.5" wingspan at the combine. I wouldn't be shocked if he reaches at least 6'10.5" and 7'6.5" wingspan by the time he stops growing. -
10-24-2012, 03:08 PMRyno_33 NOLAYESQuote:
Originally Posted by Eman5805
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10-24-2012, 03:44 PMP Raff
I sort of expected it, but to hear it come from him is encouraging. He's gonna be a monster. I'm still holding out for part two of that gigantic growth spurt. I'm predicting 7'6
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10-24-2012, 04:06 PMEman5805I kept growing right until I was 21. Though then it was incremental and my muscle mass just kept increasing even though I was doing more or less the same amount of physical labor around the house and at work.Quote:
Originally Posted by BallSoHard
Everybody's different. He could have another inch and a half to grow. -
10-24-2012, 04:11 PMramsters60*recalling some of the lyrics to White Rabbit* :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eman5805
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10-24-2012, 04:38 PMLuke's Pelicans
I grew and inch and a half from 19 to 21
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10-24-2012, 04:41 PMThe JNR
I've been 6'1 w/ shoes since I was 18, and I just measured 6'2 w/ shoes this week at the doctor's office. I'm 28. Different people grow differently.
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10-24-2012, 05:01 PMBallSoHardRight but you didn't know if you'd keep growing, which was the pointQuote:
Originally Posted by Eman5805
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10-24-2012, 05:14 PMda ThRONe
We expand and shrink throughout the day. Usually shrinking as the day goes along. If you measure your height in the morning it won't be the same at night. The Genesis book of world record measure height several times before for confirming heights for that very same reason.
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10-24-2012, 05:25 PMEman5805
For instance, when I wake up in the morning and go to fridge, I'm taller than it. I can easily see over the top. But by the evening, I have to tilt my head up a little to do the same.
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10-24-2012, 05:46 PMPelicans78
I imagine he will grow 1-2 more inches especially with his wing span being huge.
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10-24-2012, 06:06 PMbojangles837http://www.power-animals.com/wp-cont...s/maxtall1.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by The JNR
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10-24-2012, 08:29 PMSeaLegs
A lot of anecdotes here but none of us really know for sure whether or not he'll grow. He said he thinks he's still growing, and maybe he is, but he isn't even sure himself. We'll have to wait and see. If he is indeed still growing I wouldn't hold my breath for more than 1-2".
Personally I grew to 6'3" at around the age of 14 and have stayed 6'3" ever since. I imagine if anything it's more common to grow to your maximum height around early puberty, but obviously it varies on a person-to-person basis. -
10-24-2012, 10:39 PMbustahyeah PG grew 3 inches last off-seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by CP3nDX30
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10-25-2012, 01:39 AMHtownHornets
I was 5'8 at 18, I'm now 6'0 at 22. He could still be growing.
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10-25-2012, 09:29 AMgoat gorilla
Been 6'2" since 16. I had such high hopes for an additional 2 inches, but they never came, currently 28. My father grew additional inch and 2 shoe sizes in 30s. Guess everyone is different.
In regards to being taller when you wake, it is scientifically proven. Therefore, we need to be pioneers in player sleep scheduling. Have all our guys sleep during day and play and practice at night. We can easily get an extra foot of length across tbe team. I mean whatever it takes, right? -
10-25-2012, 09:42 AMAD23forMVP
Brow's offensive potential is through the roof. I'm talking LeBron offensive potential.
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10-25-2012, 10:41 AMBongzillaThis^^Quote:
Originally Posted by Eman5805
It is actually not uncommon for males to have a 2nd growth spurt between the ages of 19-21. I, for example, grew from 5'11" to 6'1.5" (yes i had to add that half inch), sometime before my 22nd birthday. I didn't actually know it, until my old man started having to stand on his tip-toes for family pictures, because he couldn't stand the fact that I was now taller.
Here is hoping he follows the exact same path.
Question, does he have the quickness that Durant has? I don't remember Durant being able to get to the rim as a rookie, he was just a jump shooter IIRC. Did Durant have the slash game out of college or did he learn that in the pros.
To me, depending on his speed and quickness, I see AD following the path of KG(most likely) or KD.
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10-25-2012, 10:47 AMBallSoHard
KDs handles were a little better coming out of college IMO. Not saying Ad can't or won't get there. I think he will have more of a KG/ Aldridge type of offensive game to be quite honest with you, but KD works :)
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10-25-2012, 12:05 PMAD23forMVPI don't think that's a great comparison tbh, Aldridge atleast. A lot of people think of him as a high post face up/midrange type of guy and that's not who he is. The majority of his work comes in the low post with his back to the basket. He scores using a great variety of low post moves. I don't think that will be Brow's game, I think where he will be successful is in the low/high post with his faceup game. Using his speed and ball handling to get past defenders. Now I do think you can compare the way Portland uses the lob with Aldridge to what we'll do.Quote:
Originally Posted by BallSoHard
But this is the beauty of Anthony Davis. We already knew he could face guys up and do work like that. But he has shown signs of a much advanced back to the basket game, and a very good midrange game. By his third year in the league, he'll be one of the premier (if not the premier) versatile bigs in the game. He'll be able to face you up, back you down, hit from midrange, knock down the three, and take you off the dribble like a three. Another thing that is great is his high release point, like Dirk, his shot will not be blocked very often.