Overall Thoughts on Anthony Davis' First Year?

[da ThRONe]

This is DeAndre Jordan workout. Dribbling during a workout is completely different than doing so in game. I used to watch Hilton Armstrong dribble before the game, but once the game started he couldn't do anything.

If Davis develops that part of his game I'll be thrilled to be wrong. I'm a fan of all things New Orleans first and foremost. However I just don't see it and haven't seen anything thus far to change my mind.

[BallSoHard]

What would it take for him to convince you that his ball handling was better ? A crossover or something ?

[Inner_GI]

What would it take for him to convince you that his ball handling was better ? A crossover or something ?

Which he has done before. He's also brought the ball up the floor spun around a defender and set up a 3 pointer in a game. That's when I started to believe he had handles. I've seen bigs totally blow dribbling the ball, and Davis is at least average right now(for bigs)

[carpo_07]

This is DeAndre Jordan workout. Dribbling during a workout is completely different than doing so in game. I used to watch Hilton Armstrong dribble before the game, but once the game started he couldn't do anything.

If Davis develops that part of his game I'll be thrilled to be wrong. I'm a fan of all things New Orleans first and foremost. However I just don't see it and haven't seen anything thus far to change my mind.

Are you trying to prove the point that Davis has good handles is right with that video. Those handles are shocking, so high and loose, doing it at pretty much walking pace and still fumbling. Those are downright rubbish, ADs are at least low, powerful and at speed in that previous video.

[IamQuailman]

Only way Davis will impress me is if Davis puts on a Chris Owens Easter bonnet that covers his eyes, balances 2 easter eggs on his shoulders as he dribbles up and down the baseline while humming "Here comes peter cottontail". Until then, he's the biggest bust since Dolly Parton

[AUSSIE_PELICAN]

Are you trying to prove the point that Davis has good handles is right with that video. Those handles are shocking, so high and loose, doing it at pretty much walking pace and still fumbling. Those are downright rubbish, ADs are at least low, powerful and at speed in that previous video.

Not to mention that AD is using two balls to dribble with, which shows he has good control.

[42]

When the season ends, dig into the numbers. I was surprised when I did.

[iNolaNightmare]

Stop it with the dribbling crap. The guy was a point guard two years ago, he can dribble extremely well for his position.

[Soundless1]

Maybe I haven't watched his dribbling closely enough but I didn't see any problem with his handle, especially compared to other bugs in the league. No big men in the league have handles like a guard, AD is no different, all he needs to have is good ball security, quality footwork, and the ability maintain his dribble while driving and backing down a defender, other than that what does he need to do in regards to his dribbling?

[Trell]

This is DeAndre Jordan workout. Dribbling during a workout is completely different than doing so in game. I used to watch Hilton Armstrong dribble before the game, but once the game started he couldn't do anything.

If Davis develops that part of his game I'll be thrilled to be wrong. I'm a fan of all things New Orleans first and foremost. However I just don't see it and haven't seen anything thus far to change my mind.

This is not good dribbling, he constantly losing control, looking down, and moving slow.

[Eman5805]

When the hell is Davis ever going to need to show off his ability to break defenders off the dribble anyway? Charity games?

[SeaLegs]

I have ONE Qualm, he seems to like that jumper too much. Usually at least once a game he turns down a fairly open drive to the lane (where knowing his length he could score easily) in favour for a jumper, which in fairness isn't all that yet. Yes for a rookie 6'11 PF it's a nice stroke and it will be more consistent, but we as a team need to get to the rack more. Remember how good we looked against Denver, that was all from our penetration.

He can do both. As for now, in a season where we're aiming for a lottery pick, you won't find me complaining about him developing his jumper.

[Snarly]

When the hell is Davis ever going to need to show off his ability to break defenders off the dribble anyway? Charity games?

You'll probably see it a lot more next season. His Jumpshot will become more and more reliable each day and teams will end up playing him much tighter which will give him a lot of opportunities to dribble penetrate. Teams are only recently starting to respect his jump shot.

[BeeBall Reasons]

I expected Davis to be much more raw, that said I'm still disappointed. while his touch around the basket, jumper, and bball IQ on the offensive end is impressive. I expected to see him be able to show more signs of getting his own shot. I also expected him to be a much better defensive presence and show signs of being able to play the 5 spot defensively. We are way worse on defense then I thought we'd be. I was basically expecting him to be like Larry Sanders this season with a better shot and freethrow percentage and a lower rebound rate do to his lack of strength. I still think he'll be a top 15 player in the league by his third season though.

[Pelicans_fan_504]

When the hell is Davis ever going to need to show off his ability to break defenders off the dribble anyway? Charity games?

This, Tim Duncan and KG don't do that, but they are go to players

[Snarly]

This, Tim Duncan and KG don't do that, but they are go to players

Both did it regularly in their prime. Not anywhere near as much as of late but it was definitely in their arsenal in back when their athleticism was at their peak.

[The JNR]

You'll probably see it a lot more next season. His Jumpshot will become more and more reliable each day and teams will end up playing him much tighter which will give him a lot of opportunities to dribble penetrate. Teams are only recently starting to respect his jump shot.

Definitely. He is building an arsenal of weapons. How do you build an arsenal? One weapon at a time. I think he will be able to use dribble penetration and his jump shot to take advantage of defenders in most situations.

[saintsinNO]

When the season ends, dig into the numbers. I was surprised when I did.

Meaning??

[Purple Haze]

You'll probably see it a lot more next season. His Jumpshot will become more and more reliable each day and teams will end up playing him much tighter which will give him a lot of opportunities to dribble penetrate. Teams are only recently starting to respect his jump shot.

Very much agree. He's gonna start really messing with guys with a nice 15 footer pump fake. If the 3 or 4 is matched up with him and bites on that, you think the 1 or 2 is going to bother getting posterized if the 5 didn't rotate?


Nope.

[Blackout]

I was surpised with his game. I expected him to be a great defender but I didn't know he had a great deal of potenial on the offensive end.
However, I don't understand why people would chose Lillard over AD for rookie of the year.
Offseason: I think this offseason AD gets to his playing weight of 240-245 lbs.
Expectation for 13-14 season - statline: 18.4 pts - 9. 6 rbs - 2.3 blks

[FlyGirl]

I was surpised with his game. I expected him to be a great defender but I didn't know he had a great deal of potenial on the offensive end.
However, I don't understand why people would chose Lillard over AD for rookie of the year.
Offseason: I think this offseason AD gets to his playing weight of 240-245 lbs.
Expectation for 13-14 season - statline: 18.4 pts - 9. 6 rbs - 2.3 blks

Probably because he puts up points (people love points), hasn't missed any time, and plays a ton of minutes. Just my guess as to why they'd give it to Lillard.

[Purple Haze]

I think in the thread a long time ago I predicted a 14/7 year from him. Pretty much on track.

[Blackout]

Lillard won't get much better. AD should be getting more consideration instead of it being a runaway ballot.

Lillard's stats seem average PG especially playing for 35+ mins a game.

[NOLa.]

I don't think AD will put on 20 lbs. in one offseason. He needs to work up to that weight.

[Kibner]

Lillard won't get much better. AD should be getting more consideration instead of it being a runaway ballot.

Lillard's stats seem average PG especially playing for 35+ mins a game.

No need to put down Lillard. He is a fine PG, especially when it comes to shooting/scoring. The only thing to really criticize him about is his defense. Even Greivis may be a more effective defender than him.