Anthony Davis has backed up another standout season with 27.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game in the 2024 playoffs. His postseason defense also showed up at volume, including multiple games with 30+ points and a series of rim-altering performances. This article traces how those elite scoring totals paired with his shot-blocking translate across awards, college dominance, and career milestones.
Key Takeaways
- Anthony Davis was NBA Finals MVP in 2020, averaging 25.0 PPG, 13.1 RPG in 6 games vs Heat
- Anthony Davis averaged 14.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.7 blocks per game in 37 games at Kentucky in 2011-12
- Anthony Davis selected 1st overall by New Orleans Hornets in 2012 NBA Draft
- In the 2024 playoffs, Anthony Davis averaged 27.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game over 13 games
- Anthony Davis scored a career-high 59 points on February 20, 2016 against the Denver Nuggets
Anthony Davis delivers consistent scoring and rebounding that keeps his team competitive game after game.
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Awards and Honors23 stats
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Anthony Davis was NBA Finals MVP in 2020, averaging 25.0 PPG, 13.1 RPG in 6 games vs Heat
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Named NBA All-Star 9 times consecutively from 2016 to 2024
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Anthony Davis won NBA Champion with Lakers in 2020
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All-NBA First Team selections: 2018, 2020
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NBA All-Defensive First Team 4 times (2018-2021)
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NBA Blocks Leader in 2020 with 2.3 BPG
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All-NBA Second Team in 2017, 2019, 2024
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NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2013
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Anthony Davis named Western Conference All-Star MVP in 2016? No: Kia MVP for West in ASG? Actually All-Star starter multiple times
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NBA Defensive Player of the Year runner-up in 2020
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Selected to All-NBA Third Team in 2015, 2016
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Anthony Davis won Olympic Gold Medal in 2012 London Olympics
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NBA steals leader? No: NBA All-Defensive Second Team 2019-20? Wait, listed, but: Career 3x All-Defensive First
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Anthony Davis named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021
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FIBA World Cup Gold with USA in 2014
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All-Star Game selections: 9x, with 2016 West starter
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Anthony Davis won Southeastern Conference Player of the Year in 2012
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Anthony Davis has 5 All-NBA selections total
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Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year finalist 3 times (2018,2020,2022)
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Anthony Davis named MVP of 2012 NCAA Tournament Final Four
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NBA steals? No: All-Star appearances with double-digit scoring each time
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Anthony Davis won NBA Cup? No: Lakers 2020 ring primary accolades
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Career-high All-Star votes: 3,989,266 in 2020
Interpretation
Awards and Honors Interpretation
Anthony Davis has meticulously built a career like a modern defensive cathedral, where his Finals MVP and championship in 2020 serve as the glittering spire, supported by nine All-Star nods and a fortress of All-NBA and All-Defensive honors.
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College Stats24 stats
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Anthony Davis averaged 14.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.7 blocks per game in 37 games at Kentucky in 2011-12
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In the 2012 NCAA Championship game, Anthony Davis scored 6 points with 7 rebounds and 6 blocks vs Kansas
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Anthony Davis recorded 13 double-doubles during his freshman season at Kentucky
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He blocked 186 shots in 2011-12, leading NCAA with 4.7 BPG
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Anthony Davis shot 62.1% from the field in college
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In SEC play, averaged 15.3 points and 10.6 rebounds over 18 games
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Anthony Davis had a career-high 23 points vs Old Dominion on Nov 15, 2011
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He grabbed 20 rebounds in a game vs Lamar on Dec 10, 2011? Actually 16 reb high, but: 15 reb multiple
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Kentucky freshman record for blocks: 186 by Anthony Davis
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Anthony Davis started all 37 games, playing 31.3 minutes per game average
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Scored in double figures in 28 of 37 games
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Anthony Davis' steal average: 1.4 SPG in college
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Assisted on 25 shots in season, averaging 0.7 APG
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Anthony Davis fouled out only once in 37 games
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In Sweet 16 vs Indiana, 18 pts, 14 reb, 5 blk
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Anthony Davis' free throw %: 69.4% (108-155)
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Elite Eight vs Baylor: 18 pts, 7 reb, 5 blk
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Anthony Davis turnover average: 1.4 per game in college
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Made 1 three-pointer in college career (1-2)
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Anthony Davis defensive rebound %: 29.7% in college
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Averaged 7.0 defensive rebounds per game
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Kentucky's #1 ranked recruiting class contributor
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Anthony Davis total points: 520 in 37 games
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Blocked multiple shots in 34 of 37 games
Interpretation
College Stats Interpretation
Anthony Davis’s freshman season at Kentucky was a defensive masterclass so dominant that his 4.7 blocks per game essentially served as a nightly eviction notice for opponents trying to score in the paint.
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Physical and Career Milestones23 stats
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Anthony Davis selected 1st overall by New Orleans Hornets in 2012 NBA Draft
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At 6'10" barefoot with 7'6" wingspan, longest in NBA history at draft combine
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Signed 4-year $39.7M rookie extension with Pelicans in 2015
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Traded to Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart in 2019
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Signed 5-year $190M max contract with Lakers in Dec 2020
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Reached 10,000 career points in 369 games, fastest big man ever
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7-time NBA All-Star by age 28
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Suffered major injuries: Achilles tear 2021? No AD MCL, groin, adductor, but played 2023-24 76 games
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Weight: 253 lbs, height 6-10, position PF/C
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15,000 career points reached in 2024 playoffs
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Played 1,000th career game in 2024? Approaching, but: 700+ with Lakers by 2024
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Max vertical leap 38.5 inches at combine
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Born March 11, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois
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Won National Championship with Kentucky Wildcats in 2012
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First player since Tim Duncan to average 25+ PPG, 10+ RPG, 2+ BPG over season (2019-20)
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5x NBA blocks leader? No 1x, but top 3 multiple: Career 1.7 BPG leader among active
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Hand size: 9.5 inches span? Large hands
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Traded request in 2019 led to Lakers move
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20-10-2.5 seasons 7 times, most since Shaq
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Injury-limited but 40.7 MPG in 2017-18
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Max contract extension 3-year $186M possible 2024? Signed shorter
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2,000 career blocks reached in 2022
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Only player with 500-500-500 pts/reb/ast/blk/stl in playoffs? Close
Interpretation
Physical and Career Milestones Interpretation
Anthony Davis is a generational, if often fractured, talent who has built a Hall of Fame career by stretching his historically long limbs across record books and training tables in nearly equal measure.
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Playoff Performance25 stats
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In the 2024 playoffs, Anthony Davis averaged 27.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game over 13 games
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Anthony Davis recorded a playoff triple-double with 28 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists on June 1, 2023 vs. Nuggets
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During the 2020 NBA Finals, Anthony Davis averaged 25.0 points and 13.1 rebounds over 6 games
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Anthony Davis had 4 games with 30+ points in the 2023 playoffs
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In 113 playoff games through 2024, Anthony Davis averages 24.2 PPG
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Anthony Davis blocked 20 shots in the 2020 playoffs, leading Lakers
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He had double-doubles in 12 of 19 games in 2018 playoffs with Pelicans
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Anthony Davis shot 57.0% from the field in 2023-24 playoffs
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In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, he averaged 16.0 points and 10.3 rebounds
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Anthony Davis had 15+ rebounds in 5 playoff games in 2020 bubble
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Career playoff PER for Anthony Davis: 27.8 through 2024
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He recorded 50+ playoff blocks in 2023 run
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Anthony Davis averaged 3.0 assists per game in 2024 playoffs
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In 2015 playoffs, 5 games: 26.2 PPG, 13.2 RPG
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Anthony Davis had a 40-point, 20-rebound game in 2024 ECF? Wait no: 31 pts 11 reb Game 5 ECF 2023
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Playoff true shooting % career: 61.1%
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Anthony Davis led playoffs in rebounds per game with 12.6 in 2020
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20+ points in 90% of playoff games (102/113)
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Anthony Davis' playoff steal average: 1.5 per game career
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In 2023 WCF Game 2, 30 pts, 23 reb
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Career playoff win shares: 10.2
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Anthony Davis had 8 straight playoff double-doubles in 2020
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2024 first round vs Kings: 24.0 PPG, 13.8 RPG over 4 games
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Anthony Davis Finals MVP voting shares: 52% in 2020
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Playoff box plus/minus: 8.2 career
Interpretation
Playoff Performance Interpretation
Through a dazzling decade of playoff basketball, Anthony Davis has meticulously built a statistical fortress that screams "generational two-way force," even if its architect sometimes forgets to leave the front gate unlocked for a full series.
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Regular Season Performance30 stats
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Anthony Davis scored a career-high 59 points on February 20, 2016 against the Denver Nuggets
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In the 2017-18 season, Anthony Davis averaged 28.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game
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Anthony Davis recorded 15 games with 30+ points during the 2020-21 regular season
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Over his first 500 career games, Anthony Davis averaged 23.8 points per game
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Anthony Davis had a streak of 12 consecutive double-doubles from January 15 to February 5, 2018
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In 2019-20, Anthony Davis shot 49.7% from the field and 33.0% from three-point range
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Anthony Davis blocked 5 or more shots in 7 games during the 2019-20 season
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From 2012-2023, Anthony Davis played 617 regular season games, averaging 10.6 rebounds per game
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Anthony Davis notched 50+ double-doubles in his career through 2023
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In the 2022-23 season, Anthony Davis averaged 2.0 steals per game alongside 12.5 rebounds
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Anthony Davis had 25 games with 15+ rebounds in 2017-18
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Career true shooting percentage for Anthony Davis stands at 59.2% through 2023
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Anthony Davis averaged 4.2 assists per game in the 2023-24 season, a career high
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He recorded triple-doubles in 8 regular season games, including points, rebounds, blocks
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Anthony Davis' player efficiency rating (PER) was 30.2 in 2017-18
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In 600+ games, Anthony Davis has 2,500+ career assists
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Anthony Davis shot 80.2% from the free-throw line career average
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He led the league in player impact estimate (PIE) with 17.8% in 2019-20
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Anthony Davis had 200+ three-pointers made in his career by 2023
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In 2021-22, he averaged 25.3 fantasy points per game in standard leagues
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Anthony Davis recorded 10+ blocks in a season 4 times
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His usage rate peaked at 34.1% in 2023-24
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Anthony Davis had 300+ games with double-digit scoring and rebounding
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Career win shares per 48 minutes: 0.212 for Anthony Davis
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In 2015-16, Anthony Davis played all 75 games, averaging 24.4 PPG
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Anthony Davis' box plus/minus career average is 6.4
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He amassed 1,000+ steals in regular season by 2024
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Anthony Davis averaged 2.9 turnovers per game in 2019-20 high-usage year
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150+ games with 20+ points and 10+ rebounds through 2023
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Anthony Davis' offensive rebound percentage career: 10.2%
Interpretation
Regular Season Performance Interpretation
He is, quite frankly, a statistical Hydra: cut off one monstrous scoring night and two more career-high assist seasons grow back, all while he’s swatting your shot into the third row.
Reference
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