Comparing AD and Giannis statistically this season

[Im Still Ballin]

Now that A-Diesel is back!



Anthony Davis

- 27.2 ppg // 12.6 rpg // 2.7 apg // 1.4 spg // 2.4 bpg // 2.0 topg
- 58.7% eFG
- 82.2% FT
- 64.3% TS
- 28.2% USG
- 30.6 PER
- .271 WS/48
- 7.9 BPM




Giannis Antetokounmpo

- 31.8 ppg // 11.2 rpg // 5.5 apg // 0.8 spg // 1.0 bpg // 3.7 topg
- 55.9% eFG
- 61.4% FT
- 58.7% TS
- 39.4% USG
- 29.3 PER
- .206 WS/48
- 8.5 BPM

[8Ball]

AD is playing like the best player in the world right now. Incredible.

[Airupthere]

Alright! Now this is what bron is all about. No excuses.

[RRR3]

Have there been any other cases where a player declined a lot for two years and then came back with a vengeance? Very odd to say the least but glad he’s back. Unfortunately for him LeBron is pretty declined now

[8Ball]

Have there been any other cases where a player declined a lot for two years and then came back with a vengeance? Very odd to say the least but glad he’s back. Unfortunately for him LeBron is pretty declined now

Yeah Bron went from top 5 NBA player to about top 10-15 at this age. Don't think he can get all-nba 1st team anymore.

Still good for All-nba 3rd team this season though.

Might actually be the only 38 year old in NBA history that would deserve a max contract based off his play alone.

[Jasper]

why do ref's allow AD to hang on the rim for an extended period of time.
He seems like the only player that does this regularly.

[8Ball]

why do ref's allow AD to hang on the rim for an extended period of time.
He seems like the only player that does this regularly.

I like it. The dude's ankles are glass. I prefer him to land safely than with hard impact.

[Im Still Ballin]

My analysis:

Giannis is a better creator and engine, but AD is a better finisher, free-throw shooter, and defender. Giannis is able to get to the rim at a level that only Zion can compare. AD's more of a classic big-man finisher in the paint. I think AD is better at rolling, catching lobs, chilling in the dunker's position, and cleaning the glass.

The defense is debatable. I think AD's got more in his 'bag' so to speak. Giannis has never been able to protect the rim like AD has his entire career. Both have tremendous mobility and versatility.

[RRR3]

Giannis impact is far greater in general. AD is doing a good job carrying an absolute dogshit roster this year, but we all know they’d have a winning record with Giannis.

[theballerFKA Ace]

Yeah Bron
Still good for All-nba 3rd team this season though.

Might actually be the only 38 year old in NBA history that would deserve a max contract based off his play alone.

Kareem made the first team All NBA as a 38 year old. Lebron couldn't even do it as a 37 year old. Without another chip, the Captain's spot at #2 looking more and more cemented everyday

[8Ball]

Kareem made the first team All NBA as a 38 year old. Lebron couldn't even do it as a 37 year old. Without another chip, the Captain's spot at #2 looking more and more cemented everyday

The Captain losing his #1 all time scoring ranking would put him behind LeBron for 99% of NBA fans and casuals. Hell the majority of sports fans today already have Bron > Kareem.

LeBron getting the #1 scoring title will be devastating for Jordan personally.

[AlternativeAcc.]

LeBron is still the best in the world.

He's the reason for ADs resurgence.

It goes beyond what we can see on the court. Lebron is The One.

[ArbitraryWater]

How is it possible he‘s leading his team to the lottery with LeBron and Russ as sidekicks?


Do they need LeBron as best in order to succeed?

[Full Court]

Kareem made the first team All NBA as a 38 year old. Lebron couldn't even do it as a 37 year old. Without another chip, the Captain's spot at #2 looking more and more cemented everyday

Bronie may pass up Kareem in career points, but his chance to catch Kareem in the rankings is long gone.

[SaltyMeatballs]

Bronie may pass up Kareem in career points, but his chance to catch Kareem in the rankings is long gone.

He already passed him bud. LeBron's top 2 and he's not #2

[BigShotBob]

He already passed him bud. LeBron's top 2 and he's not #2

Lebron doesn't have a single argument over Kareem that doesn't involve media narrative driven biases

[hold this L]

The most shocking thing from that is the usg% from Giannis. Why is a mediocre passer holding on the ball like he's one of the best playmaker and half court players in the league?

[NBAGOAT]

The most shocking thing from that is the usg% from Giannis. Why is a mediocre passer holding on the ball like he's one of the best playmaker and half court players in the league?

no middleton pretty much. Holiday is a secondary option on offense, you can run your offense through middleton

[Hey Yo]

How is it possible he‘s leading his team to the lottery with LeBron and Russ as sidekicks?


Do they need LeBron as best in order to succeed?

Jordies have no answer to this.

[RRR3]

The most shocking thing from that is the usg% from Giannis. Why is a mediocre passer holding on the ball like he's one of the best playmaker and half court players in the league?
Heliocentrism. Get used to it. Jesus I wish LeBron had played his youth in this era. Can only imagine the numbers 09 Bron puts up with a near 40% usage percentage, elite spacing, fast pace and soft defensive rules.

[Jasper]

My analysis:

Giannis is a better creator and engine, but AD is a better finisher, free-throw shooter, and defender. Giannis is able to get to the rim at a level that only Zion can compare. AD's more of a classic big-man finisher in the paint. I think AD is better at rolling, catching lobs, chilling in the dunker's position, and cleaning the glass.

The defense is debatable. I think AD's got more in his 'bag' so to speak. Giannis has never been able to protect the rim like AD has his entire career. Both have tremendous mobility and versatility.

how many defensive player of the years do each have ?