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Re-Drafting the 2012 NBA Draft Using Advanced Analytics

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis came into the NBA fully hyped as a superstar and future MVP of the league. His size combined with freakish athleticism left no doubt that he was bound for success.

The Brow, from Day One, stepped into a void in New Orleans left behind from the trade of Chris Paul. He was seen as the franchise savior. He was anointed the one player who could take them from years of mediocrity, or worse, to the NBA's promised land.

To his credit, Davis has done a lot in just a few seasons.