Since the beginning of Anthony Davis’ prolific career, there has been an understandable cry from all corners of the NBA world for an increase in his minutes at the center position. However, before being drafted, Anthony Davis measured in at an underwhelming 222 pounds, and that, along with his obvious lack of a physical defensive presence early on, made it difficult for Monty Williams’ coaching staff to answer those cries.
Those qualities, combined with the obvious problems he had when matched up against big NBA bodies like Dwight Howard’s or DeMarcus Cousins’ made it clear that he was not yet physically ready to provide the necessary rebounding, rim protection, or overall defensive efficiency right away.