Pelicans’ Anthony Davis: ‘I needed to get stronger’

Anthony Davis had a spectacular 2013-14 campaign with the New Orleans Pelicans, averaging 20.8 points (51.9 percent shooting from the floor), 10.0 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game.

However, it doesn’t appear if Davis is content with how he performed last season, as he said he’s getting stronger this offseason in an effort to improve his game.

From NBA.com:

"“I knew that I needed to get stronger, so that was definitely one of the top priorities on the list, to make sure I’m in the weight room. I think I’m doing a great job of that so far, working to improve on the weight side and keep getting stronger. That was definitely tops on the list, going into this season.”(…)“It’s given me more ability to attack the basket, finish through contact and make sure guys don’t knock me off my line when I’m driving to the basket. Or if I’m posting up or playing post defense. All of that matters, when it comes to strength. (So that) when I get put in certain situations, (I can work on) what best helps to try to compensate for the weight difference, whether it’s working on legs – getting my legs stronger – or my upper body, and just figure that out and lift accordingly.”"

If Anthony is truly making strides in the facets of the game that he noted, it’s almost scary to imagine how good this guy will be next year. He’s just 21 years old and has already established himself as the next NBA superstar. However, it sounds like might make that leap to the NBA’s elite sooner than later.

The Pelicans selected Davis with the No. 1 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.