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2019 NBA Most Valuable Player Watch: Anthony Davis immediately lays claim to coveted award by display of making teammates better

Anthony Davis established his otherworldly studliness around the league some time ago; however, one critical component has always been amiss: the ability to consistently make teammates better.

In the blowout victory over the Houston Rockets on opening night, Davis finished with a line of 32 points, 16 rebounds, three steals, three blocks AND EIGHT ASSISTS!

Maybe AD is right: He is the NBA’s most dominant player in the game today.

Last season, Davis averaged 2.3 assists per game which did set a new career high; however, both this rather unimpressive number and our eyes told us that he still lacked the ability to put the entire weight of the team on his shoulders on offense.