Wow - what is this guy's ceiling? He is currently 4th in scoring, 1st in rebounds and 1st in blocks in the league. Is he this generation's Olajuwon?
Wow - what is this guy's ceiling? He is currently 4th in scoring, 1st in rebounds and 1st in blocks in the league. Is he this generation's Olajuwon?
People have to remember that Davis only played one season in college so he is still maturing physically and still polishing his game, especially on the offensive end. Olajuwon came out of three years of college and averaged 20.9 ppg and 12 rbg his first year. He also shot 54% from the field which incidentally was his best year shooting the ball. Those are all amazing rookie numbers. Davis could become Olajuwon but to do that he would need to average 21.9 ppg and 11.2 rbg over an 18 year career.Wow - what is this guy's ceiling? He is currently 4th in scoring, 1st in rebounds and 1st in blocks in the league. Is he this generation's Olajuwon?
People have to remember that Davis only played one season in college so he is still maturing physically and still polishing his game, especially on the offensive end. Olajuwon came out of three years of college and averaged 20.9 ppg and 12 rbg. He also shot 54% from the field which incidentally was his best year shooting the ball. Those are amazing rookie numbers. Davis could become Olajuwon but to do that he would need to average 21.9 ppg and 11.2 rbg over an 18 year career.
Wow - what is this guy's ceiling? He is currently 4th in scoring, 1st in rebounds and 1st in blocks in the league. Is he this generation's Olajuwon?
Wow - what is this guy's ceiling? He is currently 4th in scoring, 1st in rebounds and 1st in blocks in the league. Is he this generation's Olajuwon?
and, from what I hear, he's got the right coach. Everyone speaks very highly of Monty Williams.
other than that, though, I worry about him in New Orleans. This is where the KG comparison comes in - stuck in a basketball backwater that can never put a quality team around him
it might not be that longHe'll be better than Lebron in the next couple years.
I can't even say myself how good Monty is, its just what I've heard and read from NBA-philes.Interesting you say that about Monty; I'm not saying I disagree necessarily, but there's been some talk he might be on the hot seat if they don't make the playoffs.
i don't watch much NBA but I thought he was one of the very best college players i've ever laid eyes on dating back to about 1983.
IMHO he's not nearly as polished as Hakeem was offensively, nor as agile / mobile (frankly, can't think of anyone that size who was more mobile than Olajuwon). Bear in mind that the quality of big men in the league today is laughable compared to the comp Olajuwon went up against. Howard may be the best center in the league and has terrible footwork / non-existent post moves. Marc Gasol is very skilled but not a dominant / unstoppable force. Hakeem had to deal with Robinson (who he wrecked in the playoffs), a young Shaq (also destroyed), Ewing (took his lunch money in the '94 finals)... all of these guys were outstanding defenders. Shaq was probably 3 inches taller and 50 pounds heavier to boot (but hadn't yet become the Shaq).
While I like Davis a lot and am thrilled we have another outstanding, skilled big man (it's all about the guards now) he's got a ways to go before comparisons to Olajuwon are merited.
IMHO he's not nearly as polished as Hakeem was offensively, nor as agile / mobile (frankly, can't think of anyone that size who was more mobile than Olajuwon). Bear in mind that the quality of big men in the league today is laughable compared to the comp Olajuwon went up against. Howard may be the best center in the league and has terrible footwork / non-existent post moves. Marc Gasol is very skilled but not a dominant / unstoppable force. Hakeem had to deal with Robinson (who he wrecked in the playoffs), a young Shaq (also destroyed), Ewing (took his lunch money in the '94 finals)... all of these guys were outstanding defenders. Shaq was probably 3 inches taller and 50 pounds heavier to boot (but hadn't yet become the Shaq).
While I like Davis a lot and am thrilled we have another outstanding, skilled big man (it's all about the guards now) he's got a ways to go before comparisons to Olajuwon are merited.
You are probably right on the agility thing; Hakeem was a freak like that. I don't think anyone is saying Davis is prime Hakeem yet; that would be insane. But Davis is only 21 years old and he's already killing the league. It's not hard to see him getting there is all
I was the other way, I thought he was the next Josh Boone or Sam Bowie or if he got real lucky Brad Daugherty. Not so by a long shot. He's REAL good and getting better.i don't watch much NBA but I thought he was one of the very best college players i've ever laid eyes on dating back to about 1983.