Few players have ever had the feeling Anthony Davis did Sunday. The star center scored a franchise-record 59 points and pulled down 20 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Detroit Pistons 111-106. Read more http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400828710
What the NBA learned from Anthony Davis' 59-point performance New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis is forever trying to understand the responsibilities of his role. As the $145 million man – the superstar sent from the future – Davis is desperate to learn the lessons of leadership. What Davis dropped on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday in Auburn Hills – 59 points and 20 rebounds – left the NBA stunned and speechless. He reminded everyone, including himself: Davis is a transcendent and generational talent stranded on a flawed, broken roster. Ever seen something like it? "I haven't," New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry told The Vertical in a text message. "Not by a big with that skill level." This season had been targeted as Davis' MVP breakthrough, his time. Now, he's nowhere near the conversation. Sit down with him, and the sense comes quickly: That's the least of his concern. Winning matters to him, and that's how Davis wants to be judged. Chris Paul pushed his way out of New Orleans, but Davis is starting a new five-year deal, and he'll have to find a way to become part of the solution there. - See more at: http://www.prosportsdaily.com/artic...-performance-396909.html#sthash.lrWcDhJr.dpuf Read more http://sports.yahoo.com/news/what-t...ny-davis--59-point-performance-073633983.html