Anthony Davis: The strengths of his game and where it still needs to grow由JabariIverson 发表在翻译团招工部 https://bbs.hupu.com/fyt-store
Watching a superstar on a day-to-day basis rather than from afar provides a much more precise picture of the player he is. Anthony Davis was always impressive as an opponent — an imposing but graceful force who outclassed stronger Lakers big men with quickness, and more agile ones with overwhelming aerial attacks.
The experience of seeing him play regularly this season reveals the underlying principles of his dominance, along with areas where he needs to improve.
The appealing aesthetics of Davis’ coordination and physical gifts obscure one of his best attributes — his motor. Most players, even superstars, have about four to five minutes worth of footage per game in which they are directly involved in the action, but Davis’ relevant plays often extend into the range of seven to eight minutes. He doesn’t merely possess tools that few others are blessed with. He takes advantage of them more than most players use theirs.
The ability to play harder than your opponent at more consistent intervals is one of basketball’s most underrated skills. It requires superior physical conditioning and a level of focus that allows players to stay alert and in the moment.
Davis further accentuates his natural talents with a deep understanding of the game when he is off the ball. This manifests itself with jumped passing lanes, quick closeouts to shooters and timely rotations on defense — a result of his elite anticipatory abilities — but his Defensive Player of the Year-level contributions were obvious from afar. His understanding of the screening game on offense was less evident.
In this video, Davis sets a quick pin-down screen for Danny Green, but Khris Middleton does well to fight over the top of it, as Bucks defenders often do. Undeterred, Davis continues to pursue a now unsuspecting Middleton and makes square contact on a flare screen. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s eyes are affixed to LeBron James, so he doesn’t identify that Middleton needs help. Green drills the 3-pointer to cap off a decisive 18-0 run.
Davis regularly adjusts his screening angles on the fly to use the defense’s strategies against them.
Davis’ natural abilities, constant motor and understanding of the game’s subtleties make him a formidable figure for opponents. It’s striking how often he intimidates teams into making mistakes. They begin the matchup at a deficit, so they must beat him with fundamentals or deception. That makes them prone to speeding themselves up and making mistakes.
Middleton sizes A.D. up on this play from the top of the key after a switch. He tries to sell the drive with a hang dribble, but Davis doesn’t need to react because his athletic superiority would allow him to recover if Middleton decides to dribble. Middleton rises up for the jumper off the hang dribble but releases the ball well before his shooting elbow locks. He’s rushing to get the shot off before A.D. can contest it and hoists up a brick because the increased speed degraded his shooting fundamentals.
Yet Davis still has room to grow. He can be sloppy with his defensive fundamentals at times, being overly reliant on his talent while not getting into a proper defensive stance. As a result, he is vulnerable to step-back jumpers on switches. But his next areas of growth are on the offensive end, particularly when the ball is in his hands.
A.D. is touched with the same curse that many of the most gifted and skilled players are afflicted with. He’s capable of making pretty much every type of shot there is, but that doesn’t always mean he should take it. He takes a lot of off-balance jumpers that would be challenging for any guard or wing, much less a player of his size. He often misses passing reads that allow defenses to send extra help toward him without paying for it.
The missing piece for Davis is the wisdom of experience. He’s preternaturally gifted, understands certain aspects of the game at a deep level and plays hard. That’s a potent combination, but he needs to prepare his decision-making for the crucible of high-stakes basketball where the game moves fast and the consequences of mistakes are swift. Some of that will come from playing in such games, but another part of that is proactive in nature by watching film and picking the brains of other players, an area where LeBron’s extensive experience will be invaluable.
Watching Anthony Davis on a day-to-day basis has revealed the depths of his superstardom. But he still has work to do.
Watching a superstar on a day-to-day basis rather than from afar provides a much more precise picture of the player he is. Anthony Davis was always impressive as an opponent — an imposing but graceful force who outclassed stronger Lakers big men with quickness, and more agile ones with overwhelming aerial attacks.
The experience of seeing him play regularly this season reveals the underlying principles of his dominance, along with areas where he needs to improve.
The appealing aesthetics of Davis’ coordination and physical gifts obscure one of his best attributes — his motor. Most players, even superstars, have about four to five minutes worth of footage per game in which they are directly involved in the action, but Davis’ relevant plays often extend into the range of seven to eight minutes. He doesn’t merely possess tools that few others are blessed with. He takes advantage of them more than most players use theirs.
The ability to play harder than your opponent at more consistent intervals is one of basketball’s most underrated skills. It requires superior physical conditioning and a level of focus that allows players to stay alert and in the moment.
Davis further accentuates his natural talents with a deep understanding of the game when he is off the ball. This manifests itself with jumped passing lanes, quick closeouts to shooters and timely rotations on defense — a result of his elite anticipatory abilities — but his Defensive Player of the Year-level contributions were obvious from afar. His understanding of the screening game on offense was less evident.
In this video, Davis sets a quick pin-down screen for Danny Green, but Khris Middleton does well to fight over the top of it, as Bucks defenders often do. Undeterred, Davis continues to pursue a now unsuspecting Middleton and makes square contact on a flare screen. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s eyes are affixed to LeBron James, so he doesn’t identify that Middleton needs help. Green drills the 3-pointer to cap off a decisive 18-0 run.
Davis regularly adjusts his screening angles on the fly to use the defense’s strategies against them.
Davis’ natural abilities, constant motor and understanding of the game’s subtleties make him a formidable figure for opponents. It’s striking how often he intimidates teams into making mistakes. They begin the matchup at a deficit, so they must beat him with fundamentals or deception. That makes them prone to speeding themselves up and making mistakes.
Middleton sizes A.D. up on this play from the top of the key after a switch. He tries to sell the drive with a hang dribble, but Davis doesn’t need to react because his athletic superiority would allow him to recover if Middleton decides to dribble. Middleton rises up for the jumper off the hang dribble but releases the ball well before his shooting elbow locks. He’s rushing to get the shot off before A.D. can contest it and hoists up a brick because the increased speed degraded his shooting fundamentals.
Yet Davis still has room to grow. He can be sloppy with his defensive fundamentals at times, being overly reliant on his talent while not getting into a proper defensive stance. As a result, he is vulnerable to step-back jumpers on switches. But his next areas of growth are on the offensive end, particularly when the ball is in his hands.
A.D. is touched with the same curse that many of the most gifted and skilled players are afflicted with. He’s capable of making pretty much every type of shot there is, but that doesn’t always mean he should take it. He takes a lot of off-balance jumpers that would be challenging for any guard or wing, much less a player of his size. He often misses passing reads that allow defenses to send extra help toward him without paying for it.
The missing piece for Davis is the wisdom of experience. He’s preternaturally gifted, understands certain aspects of the game at a deep level and plays hard. That’s a potent combination, but he needs to prepare his decision-making for the crucible of high-stakes basketball where the game moves fast and the consequences of mistakes are swift. Some of that will come from playing in such games, but another part of that is proactive in nature by watching film and picking the brains of other players, an area where LeBron’s extensive experience will be invaluable.
Watching Anthony Davis on a day-to-day basis has revealed the depths of his superstardom. But he still has work to do.
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