So, it was to no one’s surprise when he announced that he did want to extend his stay in New Orleans in 2018. While being one of the best players in the franchise during his time at the Pelicans, Davis never really had the success he deserved, making the NBA playoffs just twice during his time there. LeBron James (L) and Anthony Davis for the LA Lakers. His rookie season saw him as a pick-and-roll threat on offense.īut he bulked up pretty heavily in the next season and under the banner of the New Orleans Pelicans, played out a memorable season that saw him become the youngest player in franchise history to record 25 points and 15 rebounds in one game while also making the All-Star team once the season concluded. Later on, the Hornets used their 1st pick in the 2012 NBA Draft to bring him to New Orleans. With them, he won the NCAA Championship in 2012 where he was also the Blocks leader, a statistic that he excels in wherever he goes. Davis started out his college basketball career by committing to the Kentucky Wildcats. Anthony Davis is a giant on the court, with speed, power, and agility all in abundance with the 208cm Power Forward who also sports a wingspan of an eye-watering 2.27m.
