Anthony Davis recently [URL=”http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/25/30-seconds-with-anthony-davis-unique-twist-to-hoops-trifecta/”]sat down with the New York Times[/URL] and had a question and answer session about various topics.
One question that jumps out is what he wants to accomplish in his first NBA season.
Anthony is definitely not low balling his expecations.
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[COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia][I]How did you like being the only rookie on the United States Olympic team?[/I][/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia][/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia]It was cool. It was a great experience learning and getting a chance to play with all the N.B.A. superstars.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia][I]Were any particular players helpful to you?
[/I][/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia]LeBron and Kobe and Melo were the main guys who took me under their wings and talked to me and told me about what the N.B.A. is like.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia][I]What’s your scouting report on yourself?
[/I][/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia]I can shoot the midrange. Finish around the rim. A great defender. Can run the floor. And plays hard for the whole game.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia][I]What part of your game do you want to improve?
[/I][/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia]I want to get stronger. Improve my ball-handling and become a better shooter.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia][I]What do you want to accomplish in your first season in the N.B.A.?
[/I][/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia]Win rookie of the year. Make first-team all-rookie, first-team all-defense and defensive player of the year.
[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia][I]What player do you compare yourself to?
[/I][/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia]K. G. Kevin Garnett. And I like how hard he goes, and he plays good defense along with his offense.
[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia][I]Are you looking forward to playing with Eric Gordon this season and trying to turn the Hornets into playoff contenders?
[/I][/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#333333][FONT=georgia]Eric is a great player. One of the best in the league. He doesn’t get enough credit. He’s the whole package. Shoots and plays defense. We have to find the right pieces and approach the season as winners.
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