Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis has emerged as the next big superstar in the NBA.  He guided the Kentucky Wildcats to the 2012 NCAA Championship.  This was Kentucky's first NCAA Championship since Tubby Smith's first season in 1998.  John Calipari has coached numerous NBA stars. Marcus Camby, Derrick Rose and Tyreke Evans to name a few.  However, it took Davis' s defensive prowess to capture Calipari his first NCAA Championship.

Davis grew five inches the summer between his sophomore and junior year in high school.
His previous status as a guard gives him a distinct advantage matching up against other big men in the NBA.  In only his second NBA season, Davis averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and fours blocks per game.  Davis has over performed during his first two years in the league.

The one knock on Davis is his durability.  He's missed 33 games in his first two years in the league.  Big men often struggle staying healthy during the early stages of their careers. Players 6'10" or better must learn the art of managing the human body.  Playing at the correct weight plays a huge role in maintaining health over long stretches.  Davis' s issues have not been weight related.  Either way as the New Orleans Pelicans best player, Davis needs to be on the court.

Davis has been the the biggest difference maker up front for team USA this summer. Playing in the 2014 FIBA World Cup will help him learn how to guard smaller, more agile centers.

Anthony Davis has a chance to be the next great center in the NBA.