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After they spent a day sending him a barrage of well-wishes on Twitter last year, it’s probably safe to say that Draft Express scout Jonathan Givony isn’t a huge fan of the Big Blue Nation. Luckily, though, his job isn’t to evaluate Kentucky’s fans. His job is to evaluate basketball players for the NBA draft, and his featured prospect this week is none other than future #1 pick Anthony Davis. The extended profile includes a ton of info on Davis’ game, including analysis of his usage and efficiency and even some things he needs to improve moving forward. It’s roughly 1,800 words long, so I’ll give you an excerpt of the conclusion about Davis and you can check out the rest for yourself:
With all his many strengths, possibly the most encouraging thing about Davis’ profile for a team holding the #1 overall pick is the way he approaches the game. Poised, mature and extremely even-keeled, he shows a terrific demeanor on the floor. He doesn’t let his emotions get the best of him even in pressure-packed situations, which is amazing considering his background and how little experience he has in these settings. He also has a very good understanding of the game for such a “raw” big man, making smart passes, executing well on both ends of the floor, and usually playing within himself.
All this, combined with his reportedly excellent work ethic and character, should give teams a lot of confidence about his ability to improve on his weaknesses over time. He appears to be the type of player others enjoy playing with or coaching and looks to be the type of competitor that’s willing to do whatever it takes to win games.
As unique a story as you’ll find in a #1 overall caliber prospect, Davis has taken the guess work out of the top of the 2012 NBA draft. While he surely has plenty of things to work on, it’s highly unlikely that he’ll be anything less than a huge success in the NBA.
And that approach to the game, possibly even more than his freakish athleticism and ability to make spectacular plays, is what makes Davis so special. As good as he is as an individual, he is still a team-first player. He doesn’t complain about touches or his role, but instead just goes and plays that role at an elite level every time out. He also doesn’t seem to get frustrated when he makes a mistake or when teams come after him. What goes on between his ears is just as good as what goes on between his ridiculously long arms, and because of that he’s going to make some NBA GM very happy after the lottery balls fall their way. Until then, though, he still has some work left to help Kentucky get another championship banner for the rafters at Rupp.
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February 16th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Davis admitted yesterday he regretted coming to UK. I hope he transfers out! We don’t need a guy like that on our team!
February 16th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Just think what another year and about 25 pounds of muscle would do for the young man. What a BEAST!! GO CATS!!
February 16th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
1 – I think I found a bunch of pictures of you:
http://www.google.com/search?q=troll&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=gWM9T9PTDunC2wW9qOySCA&biw=1263&bih=614&sei=g2M9T-GpEuXE2gWj-ZyPCA
February 16th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Which is almost as good as what goes on between your mother’s ridiculously long legs, Trebek
February 16th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
haha 1. cmon bro.
February 16th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
3-more troll puddy for me. lol thats a lot of troll pics
February 16th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
If there is any one thing I would love to see in every UK recruit, it is the demeanor of Anthony Davis. The guy just has the coolest head & self confidence that keeps him from feeling that he has to strut & preen after making a spectacular play. Of course, if he didn’t, he’d be strutting almost constantly. Keep up the great play, Mr. multimillionaire-to-be.
February 16th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
You spin me right round baby right round like a record baby right round round round…
February 16th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Few people have a chance to be the best that ever played. Not sure who else since Lebron could claim this potential (maybe Durant, but it doesn’t seem like he will overtake Lebron in the versatility department). Certainly Davis has the upside to accomplish whatever he wants barring injuries. He’s got a point guard background, as much length as anyone, excellent mobility, great hands, a nice shot release, great motor, great demeanor, willingness to learn, courage to get in the mix of things…. If he will improve his strength and frame, continue to grow into his body with his ball handling and coordination (which is already really good) and work even close to as hard as some of the best on his all-around game, he could certainly be in the conversation.
February 16th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I’m speaking on potential here….
February 16th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
So proud of this young man and thankful that he is on our team.
February 16th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
#1 yer full of it… but thanks for watching the practice!
February 16th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
According to that Ass Clown also known as Booby Knight, Davis is the 4th best big man in the country. What a Douche.
February 16th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Bob Knight went out with bellbottoms