Asked this week if there is any basketball precedent to New Orleans’ new frontcourt duo of DeMarcus Cousins (the NBA’s fourth-leading scorer at 27.8 ppg) and Anthony Davis (No. 5 at 27.7), Pelicans Director of Player Personnel David Booth described what may become a frightening scenario for opposing defenses.
“I think it’s totally different than what we’ve seen in the past because of the versatility,” Booth said of the Kentucky products’ inside-outside skills. “Both guys can handle and bring the ball down the floor. After getting a rebound, they can lead the fast break. They can post up, shoot the three, pick-and-pop.