We all know Anthony Davis is a great NBA Player. He is a perennial All-Star and a franchise player. But yesterday, he showed us that he should still be in the MVP candidates this season.
Anthony Davis Still Got What It Takes To Be MVP?
For the past two seasons, the Pelicans go-to-guy suffered significant injuries that derailed his momentum to be the new face of the NBA. Pelicans was actually on the right path when they were able to reach the playoffs two years ago. They were as promising as the new bloods, Portland Trailblazers. However, their Head coach then, Monty Williams was released after a successful season.
This incident led to some doubts in New Orleans Pelicans players. Anthony Davis was on the pace to become the unanimous MVP providing Jordanesque numbers but gruesome injury happened. With their Superstar injured, The Pelicans run was stopped ultimately eliminating them from playoffs contention.
Formation Of The Younger Nucleus Around Superstar Anthony Davis
During the off season, The Pelicans Management made some moves to strengthen their team. The goal of the management is to form a younger nucleus around their superstar Anthony Davis. In the event, they have to give up stretch forward Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon.
Pelicans tried to retain both players but they opted to join Houston Rockets.
Pelicans hit the jackpot in the lottery when they drafted high-caliber scorer in Buddy Hield. The Oklahoma standout provided a glimpse of the future as he showcased his skills this summer league. The addition of Lance Stephenson boost up their perimeter defense and brings attitude towards the team.
Last night's outing against Denver Nuggets, Anthony Davis posted monsterous numbers. He dropped 50 points, 16 rebounds, 7 steals and 4 assist. He joined the likes of Michael Jordan as one of the players to reach those stats.
His number were not enough as they were defeated by the Denver Nuggets. Although they lost, it was a great sight to see that Anthony Davis is back on his All Star form, or much better.
