Not to kill the mood or anything, but the guy hit one three from international range in a game that didn't count. Can we temper expectations a little please?
Davis is on the active roster for tonight's Team USA game
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07-13-2012, 12:56 AMNola3
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07-13-2012, 12:58 AMFlyGirlFor heaven's sakes. Nobody is saying he's going to be the next best 3 point shooter in the league or anything. :hihi: It certainly looks better though that he took it and made it rather than took it and bricked it having everyone watching ESPN saying "wth does Anthony Davis think he's doing??!!" :hihi:Quote:
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07-13-2012, 01:01 AMSilverfoxxThis.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 01:14 AMNola3Haha nah, but people are saying:Quote:
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I'm just saying that it's very unlikely that his NBA game will include the 3Quote:
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07-13-2012, 01:21 AMFlyGirlOh ok. I thought you thought we were crowning him as the next player to challenge Ray Allen's 3 pt record or something since it was the 3 pointer that you commented on. You hadn't said anything in that comment about the post on him possibly getting minutes at the 3 spot.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 01:40 AMRUFshreve
Is there anywhere to see his highlights other than the four point play? I watched the first half and missed the whole second half.
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07-13-2012, 01:44 AMNola3Well for the record I think for the Olympics he can play anywhere just because his length and athleticism will cover for any of his defensive shortcomings, but once he gets to the League he will play exclusively in the post. His best skills do not line up well at all in the backcourt.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 01:54 AMjgman
I can't find any highlights, guess they aren't up yet although I thought some would be by now, someone post some good ones if you see them? thanks
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07-13-2012, 01:54 AMPelsFan2313http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCxCyUqimtMQuote:
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07-13-2012, 02:29 AMAUSSIE_PELICANWhat's with the additude towards the opposition bench?Quote:
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07-13-2012, 02:31 AMNola3His college coach, Callipari, is the DR coach. I think Davis was just messing with him, not trying to start an international incidentQuote:
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07-13-2012, 02:34 AMAUSSIE_PELICANDid he hit the free throw?Quote:
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07-13-2012, 02:35 AMNola3YupQuote:
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07-13-2012, 02:37 AMAUSSIE_PELICAN:cheers:Quote:
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07-13-2012, 02:45 AMN.O.BroncoI mean calipari was laughing the whole time and Davis has a ton of respect for the guy. Of course it was just in fun.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 04:25 AMdcoophttp://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls3b169U2i1qggbj7.gifQuote:
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07-13-2012, 06:24 AMEman5805Along with Kevin Durant who hit virtually every 3 he took from international range. Does that mean anything less of his NBA skills?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nola3
You and anyone can make the leap of logic if you want, not my concern (also not indicting you just saying), but that game was garbage time from the tipoff. I saw Anthony Davis look like he belonged in that limited time, when, mind you, no one on our team was really taking it easy. We could've coasted. We didn't. Coach K specifically told the team not to worry about the score and to keep playing hard all throughout.
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07-13-2012, 06:40 AMAll Metro
Davis' shooting form is amazing for a big man. He has the stroke of a shooting guard. I'm kind of excited off of that 3 pointer alone.
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07-13-2012, 07:01 AMPantazis76
He taking and making that three, shows he has confidence in himself .. i can tell you now there would of been a lot of pressure on him tonight!
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07-13-2012, 07:07 AMVA_Hornet
Wasn't at all impressed with his first little spell. I went to bed after his first 5 or so minutes because I thought he was done and it was getting late here in the East. Anyway, I do like seeing video of the 4 point play, but a 16 year was almost--if not totally--going move for move with AD. Was I the only one who thought that? Still needs loads of strength to be anything huge in NBA.
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07-13-2012, 07:23 AMBiasvasospasmHe was obviously uncomfortable for the first few minutes on the floor and didn't seem to have any idea of what kind of sets they were running on offense. He got more comfortable and played better the longer he was on the court, and was a pain and contested multiple shots defensively. If you came away discouraged, you should have watched longer.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 07:26 AMDroopyDawg9 points in 10 minutes...Quote:
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07-13-2012, 07:26 AMRaisingTheBarQuote:
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major fails.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 07:35 AMSoundwaveHe was definitely nervous at first, but he took over the game in the last 5 minutes. I guess you also missed the steal that he made with go-go gadget arms and ran the floor all the way only to draw the foul at the other end.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 07:42 AMTip-Off
At least the guy is ours...what are they saying about their Olympic player on the Kansas City Message Board?
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07-13-2012, 08:11 AMWhoDatPelican
I for one was impressed. Loved his quickness, although he did seem a little winded there.
His help defense was good (it'll get better especially playing with chandler).
Effort was great.
Had no idea he could shoot 3's...yea yea i know "international 3" but whatever its a 3 none the less in the game he was playing.
Also LOVED the "Passion and Intensity"!
Kids gonna be GREAT!
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07-13-2012, 08:21 AMMistaWhoDat
Will they be reairing this game? I watched first half and some of the third and figured he wouldnt play so I went to bed. Bummed I missed AD
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07-13-2012, 08:27 AM2poor
that 16 year old from the DR looked awkward and clunky, I scoff at anyone saying he was going play-for-play for AD.
Those who were not aware of his shooting touch... I believe he was a 6'3" guard for most of high school until having a HUGE growth spurt, so that's why we see glimpses of his stroke, ball handling, etc.
edit: ESPN story detailing
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07-13-2012, 08:54 AMrubicon
If they reair it, which they might on NBA tv, just watch the last nine or eight minutes of the game. Davis looks like he gets tired pretty quick, but he shows flashes of brilliance. Hopefully he gets more playing time in London. Bu the end of this game got me very pumped up for the season.
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07-13-2012, 08:57 AMFlyGirl
^^^ You'd probably get a little tired pretty quick too if you haven't been in real game action in a while. It would also be understandable for him to be a bit nervous. He hasn't played in a while AND he was playing with Team USA. He said in the article that Melo told him to take deep breaths. And I'm guessing that's when he just loosened up and started having fun.
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07-13-2012, 09:46 AMVA_HornetI definitely saw nerves. I saw the steal and liked that area of his game. But as one poster said, 9 points in 10 minutes is good I guess, but look at the competition. Wasn't he being guarded by a high schooler? Opinions are opinions, but I'll have to see more against the bigs from Spain.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 09:52 AMAnthony DavisHe looked pretty good. Was always at the rim when the ball was in the air ready for the rebound or to tap it in. Granted it was against the Dominican Republic but he was pretty contested on his 4 shots. He got a lot done with the opportunities he had. Can't wait to see him play on Monday.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 10:00 AMKurganI lol'd :hihi:Quote:
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07-13-2012, 10:03 AMDroopyDawg
AD is 19... playing on the same team with some of (hands-down) the BEST players in the WORLD. Of course he's gonna be nervous... anybody in his situation would be. but he calmed down and did WORK once he settled.
On defense he seems to bait guys into taking shots, then he goes up and tries to block. He did that on somebody's lay-up... he ALMOST got it too but the lay-up went in (I think he got a piece of it). -
07-13-2012, 10:05 AMFlyGirl
So people are downplaying the competition. What if Davis would've gone out there and just totally stunk it up? Then these people would be saying "dang, he looked like a scrub and couldn't even do anything against the DR?" Is it his fault he was playing against a 16 year old? I'm assuming the 16 year old must be some kind of good seeing as he's playing for his national team. Or does the DR just put any scrub 16 year old on their team?
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07-13-2012, 10:13 AMAnthony DavisIt doesn't matter who he plays against, but the Dominican Republic is nowhere near Spain in terms of talent. He played good with the opportunities he was given. If he would have had a Russell Westbrook night where he takes every shot and misses 75% of them, then yes I would be worried.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 10:19 AMBallSoHardI agree. I think the thng we're excited about is things that the level of competition didn't matter. IE after hearing he's weak on offense he looked good there. His shooting stroke looked great, no hitch, and a nice true jump shot. That's at least what i'm excited about.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 10:20 AMFlyGirlOh believe me, I know the DR is nowhere near Spain in terms of talent. And I agree, he played good with the opportunity he was given. I mean he had to start somewhere right?Quote:
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07-13-2012, 10:21 AMBallSoHardSpain is the number 2 team in the world. Hard to compare anyone to them IMO. It's like saying the Hornets weren't as talented as the heat last year but discounting Lebron dropping a triple dub on us.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 10:33 AMBallSoHard
Davis' coach at Kentucky & Dominican Republic coach John Calipari said being around Olympic team will push Davis' career ahead 2 years.
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07-13-2012, 10:36 AMFlyGirlI thought it was cool for Calipari to say he'd go to London to support Davis.Quote:
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Also, here's what Monty said on Davis' experience.
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“We’ve got to wait and see; we haven’t talked to the USA people yet, so it’s not official,” Williams said. “I don’t want to talk in hypotheticals, but any time you get a chance to play around all that talent, I don’t care who you are, it’s going to have a positive effect on you.
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07-13-2012, 10:39 AMWhoDatPelicanI agree with this. Hell it seemed to push Durant's career ahead as well? He came back from the Olympics even more of a BEAST then before.Quote:
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He'll learn how to be a true pro and go out and beast every game from these guys.
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07-13-2012, 10:42 AMKurganCalipari is such a stupid one, it's obvious davis'd be better served playing w/ summer league prospects than olympics ones /sarcasmQuote:
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07-13-2012, 10:44 AMBallSoHard
The huge element to me, is before his rookie season Davis will see and be able to adjust to NBA speed at the highest level in those practices. He'll get confidence that he can play with that level of player. Those two elements are huge in a players devleopment.
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07-13-2012, 11:05 AMfullcourtpressI agree, he will have a chance to visualize how to use his skill-set against NBA caliber players/athletes. He finally will get a chance to use his skills, but he will have this time to learn how to use them effectively.Quote:
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for instance, in college the lanes are so packed, but there were many instances where he beat his man off the dribble.
Teams could try and stop this with their PF, but that will lead to their center having to go to the freaggin Netherlands to guard Ryan Anderson.
Man, we don't need Eric Gordon. We need him at his best! And we need two more solid players.
BUILDING a team is for the birds. The window is officially open now. Ecspecially with HIM on a rookie deal.
would be nice
Vasquez, Rivers, quick true PG(Augustin)
Gordon, Mayo, Henry
Aminu, Miller
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07-13-2012, 11:17 AMCarnbY
fullcourtpress: why do you want Mayo? He's a terrible player IMO, and he's probably gonna be overpaid wherever he goes...
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07-13-2012, 11:29 AMBasketball Nate
All I know is, somewhere, Eric Gordon is not happy about all this. I mean, according to Eric Gordon, the only big we have on our roster is Jason Smith?
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07-13-2012, 11:36 AMPurple Haze
That 3 and 1 made me so happy I was laughing my butt off. And the whole bench was laughing with him, too it was good times.
But hey, summer league is 10 times more experience, he should be there instead of wasting his time with these superstars. -
07-13-2012, 02:34 PMNola3I'm not downplaying the game as a whole. I loved what I saw from Davis and it just furthered my belief that he will be a beast once he gets to the League. The only thing I was commenting on, which I guess I should have specified, was that I think the three that he hit was an anomaly and that 3 point shooting will almost definitely not be in his NBA repertoire. People were jumping a little overboard saying that we now have the best shooting frontcourt in the NBA.Quote:
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07-13-2012, 02:37 PMFlyGirlIt's only an anomaly though in that he probably won't be doing that for the Hornets, not that he CAN'T do it, just that he most likely won't be doing it as a Hornet.Quote:
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ETA: Pretty cool to know that he CAN do it though.