For Anthony Davis, he’s learning that in the NBA, you get respect based on playoff wins. Or at least, that’s the way it seems. Following a disappointing game three loss in which he failed to earn a free-throw, Davis and the underdog Pelicans are now heading home.
These next two games are vital to the team’s success, but within is an individual competition. The battle of Davis versus the NBA. This battle is for respect. Playoff wins are a core reason for respect in this league. For example, LeBron James, how much hate did this man go through prior to winning his first championship.