Two separate medical concerns that will require treatment led Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans to come to a difficult decision, but one that needed to be made. That’s the message Davis and Alvin Gentry delivered Monday, as they addressed the end of the three-time All-Star’s 2015-16 season.
Davis, 23, has been dealing with left shoulder discomfort since his rookie season and recently aggravated a left knee issue Friday vs. Portland. As a result, the power forward has been shut down for the final 14 games of New Orleans’ season. Davis said both health concerns will be addressed; he estimated a 4-5 month timetable for him to return to the basketball court.