Coming off a fantastic season in which Anthony Davis averaged 28 points and 11 rebounds per game, finished third in MVP voting, and second in Defensive Player of the Year votes, Sports Illustrated ranks AD as the 5th best player in the NBA.
The four players ranked ahead of Davis — LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and James Harden, have all won a league MVP award, so signs point to Davis being next in line for that prestigious award. Here is a small excerpt from the article:
If there is any slight against Davis, it’s that his position makes it hard for him to touch as many possessions as a player like Curry or Harden.