Danny Green " Anthony Davis is more Athletic Tim Duncan"

[Nike D'Antoni]

https://heavy.com/sports/2020/02/lak...is-tim-duncan/

“AD is high IQ and a good communicator,” said Green. “I think me and him, in pick-and-roll situations, has been a very good scenario for us most of the time. Because he’s able to switch. I’m able to switch on the big and try to keep him off the glass.”

The most notable comment Green made was when he said Davis is “like a younger version, more athletic version of Tim [Duncan].”

[Nike D'Antoni]

Do you agree with Green?

[Akeem34TheDream]

Athleticism wise it makes sense, they have similarities.

[FultzNationRISE]

Well theyre both gay, right? So in that sense it seems reasonable.

[ShawkFactory]

Athleticism wise it makes sense, they have similarities.

Completely different bodies though. Davis has those wide shoulders and long arms.

Duncan was relatively thin up top but had a wider base. That's why he was way better in the post than Davis could ever be but Davis is probably stronger with a head of steam moving downhill.

[PeroAntic]

Man, Green really likes to compare NBA players. Likes being wrong too it seems. theyre not even similar lol

[angelinajolie]

Highlighting his athleticism as a key difference between the two players. blossom word game

[rmt]

Do not agree with the "like a younger version" - other than the disparity in accomplishments between each by the time they're 30 (or 10 years into career - however you're judging), TD didn't have these "phantom" injuries where his can't feel his arm or spend so much time writhing on the floor. Maybe AD enjoys having Laker Nation hold their collective breaths before he gets up.

[HoopologyPhD]

Street Clothes would probably dislocate his shoulder if he attempted a bank shot.
Hakeem is probably the only comparable player in NBA history that is a more athletic Duncan and look how good he was.

[Im Still Ballin]

Completely different bodies though. Davis has those wide shoulders and long arms.

Duncan was relatively thin up top but had a wider base. That's why he was way better in the post than Davis could ever be but Davis is probably stronger with a head of steam moving downhill.

Duncan wasn't thin up top. He had the build of a swimmer: long arms, broad shoulders, and a relatively long torso. The biggest difference between the two is the relative length of the legs. Duncan's lower center of gravity gives him a more stable base.

[tpols]

AD has significantly better offensive ability than Duncan. Prime for prime scored more and on way better efficiency (in the playoffs). There's never been an athletic 7 foot player who had elite physical ability and also had an elite jumper. Unless you consider KD to be 7 foot.

And he's a dominant defensive player just like Duncan, so yea... that's what it is. The only thing he lacks in comparison is being banged up more often while Duncan rarely got hurt.

[Im Still Ballin]

It's not a bad comparison; there are clear archetypal similarities. It doesn't necessarily mean AD is better than Duncan. How close does the comparison need to be? No two players are the same.

They're physically similar regarding height, wingspan, and probably standing reach. Duncan's legs are shorter, so his center of gravity is lower and his stride is shorter. Athletically speaking, Davis is more explosive and agile, but not as strong and balanced. Durability is the obvious major difference.

The difference in athleticism and anthropometry influences the nuances of each player on both sides of the court.

Davis' longer stride and superior mobility allow him to cover more defensive space and defend more positions effectively. That's not to say Duncan couldn't; he was actually good at roaming and switching out to the perimeter earlier in his career. AD is more like KG in this aspect. He's like a mix of Duncan and Garnett defensively but without the durability.

Duncan's lower center of gravity and greater strength and balance makes him a better post-up player.

[Carbine]

They don't play the game similarly IMO, so the comparison is off base.

If you're going to compare AD to a past big man it's gotta be KG.

[bison]

Tim Duncan might be the greatest role player/system player of all time, but top 10 he ain't.

AD would have a legit shot at top 10 center of all time if he stayed healthy.

[ShawkFactory]

AD has significantly better offensive ability than Duncan. Prime for prime scored more and on way better efficiency (in the playoffs). There's never been an athletic 7 foot player who had elite physical ability and also had an elite jumper. Unless you consider KD to be 7 foot.

And he's a dominant defensive player just like Duncan, so yea... that's what it is. The only thing he lacks in comparison is being banged up more often while Duncan rarely got hurt.

The concept of comparing numbers across eras is such a wild topic on here for me. Often times you'll have the same person completely ignore it, as you're done here, but then turn around and maintain that you can't have an argument without discussing it when the agenda fits them. As I'm absolutely positive you would do if we were to compare Kobe to say...Dame Lilliard.

As for the bold...absolutely false. They are completely different players offensively. AD is quicker and more explosive, and is thus better at getting looks in the midrange area. He's also better in transition and thrives catching lobs (although the spacing of the era certainly helps that aspect).

But AD's back-to-the-basket game and passing abilities are a joke by comparison. Dude still struggles when he's double-teamed. You can really confuse him with how you play him and you couldn't do that with Duncan. I don't know if you consider intelligence to be "offensive ability", in which case fair enough. But I do.