Anthony Davis (basketball)

Marshon Anthony Davis Jr. ( born March 11, 1993, Chicago, Illinois, United States ) is an American professional basketball player. He is considered one of the greatest talents of the NBA and Number One pick was in the NBA Draft in 2012.

High School and College

Even before his recruitment into the prestigious University of Kentucky Davis was an outstanding basketball talent. Thus he became the co- MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic and High School All-American Basketball various magazines and competitions. He also took part in the Nike Hoops Summit and contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks to the U.S. victory against a World Junior selection at.

In college, Davis quickly became a key player in the game the Wildcats. Together with his also talented teammate Michael Kidd - Gilchrist, the Wildcats made ​​it to the NCAA finals and defeated the University of Kansas. Davis was elected for his performance as the best player of the season. He also won the award for Best defender and freshman of the season. During his only college season for Kentucky Davis scored on average 14.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.7 blocks per game. He also equaled the record block of Shaquille O'Neal. After winning the Cup, he announced his move to the NBA.

NBA

Even before the 2012 Draft was Davis as contenders for the number one pick. Accordingly, he was selected by the New Orleans Hornets to first place. Together with Austin Rivers, the Hornets have selected the 10th place, Davis would lead the least weakened by the departure of Chris Paul club back to the top. In the win over the Charlotte Bobcats on November 10, 2012 Davis get 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks. Thus he became the first player before his 20th birthday, at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks in a game go ( block are performed since 1973 as the official statistics). Seven days later he made in the game with the Milwaukee Bucks 28 points, reaching his previous personal record. On March 9, in the game with the Memphis Grizzlies, he got 18 rebounds a new Karrierebestwert. Already in his rookie year as he was a regular player with more than 28 minutes of playing time per game and 60 missions in the starting five. Team performance, the 2012/13 season was very successful, the Hornets missed the second to last franchise of the Western Conference clearly the play-offs. Davis was the first time in 2014, invited as a replacement for the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All -Star Game. On March 16, 2014 posted Davis, the victory of the Pelicans on the Boston Celtics, 40 points and 21 rebounds. Both values ​​were each career best performances. Davis was 21 years and 5 days, the youngest player since Shaquille O'Neal (1993 ) and the fourth youngest NBA history who achieved a 40/20-Spiel.

National

Due to its superior performance Davis was appointed as the only college player in the extended national squad of the U.S. selection for the Olympic Games in London. First, for the final selection is not taken into account, he was re-nominated due to an injury of Blake Griffin during the preparation for the Games. At the 2012 Olympic Games in London Davis won the gold medal with the U.S. selection.

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