Alvin Gentry was brought on board to increase the pace of play and maximize the skill set of Anthony Davis. Thus far results have been mixed. AD is averaging 23.9 points and 10.5 rebounds a game, largely in line with his season averages last year. Davis is turning the ball over more often, taking more threes, and abandoning the offensive glass almost entirely.
On the plus side his defensive rebounding has taken off which has helped Gentry play a lot more small ball than before. When Davis and Anderson share the court the Pelicans have been demolishing the competition in the last three weeks posting a +12.