Davies is on the Sixers now. I watched him yesterday against the Mavericks. His first bucket was when he posted up Dirk down low on the block. A few slick moves, and he had a bucket off the glass. Must be nice to school a hall of famer like that (of course, Dirk won't be be going to the HoF based on his defense). And Davies had another similar bucket later against a different defender. He did brick a 15 footer from the free throw line off the backboard.
He looked a little tentative out there. He also didn't look like a great defender. But what stood out the most was his foot speed. He doesn't have any. He looked very slow and unathletic. While you saw that in college, it really stands out in the NBA. He looks like a guy with bad knees, even though I suppose his knees are just fine. It's just the same effect.
But good for him that he is getting some playing time and working to make a contribution.
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