Anthony Davis
LSU Isn't Great, And That Makes Ben Simmons Even Better Than You Think
Ben Simmons is the best player in college basketball, but LSU may miss the NCAA Tournament. Does that mean Simmons isn't as good as he looks? Hardly.
Anthony Davis and the Draft Lottery Winners' Curse
The NBA Draft Lottery sells hope, but history shows that franchises bad enough to land the No. 1 pick are seldom good enough to surround that player with championship-level talent.
Birds on a Wire: The Exciting, Uneasy Future of the New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans have a star unlike any other in Anthony Davis, and can dream as big as any team. But first, they need to keep their star believing.
Warriors and Pelicans, David and Goliath
The first-round matchup between the Warriors and Pelicans certainly looks like a mismatch. But New Orleans has Anthony Davis, and Anthony Davis changes everything.
The Pelicans Made the Damn NBA Playoffs and We Have No Idea What Happens Next
New Orleans squeaked into the NBA Playoffs, and earned the right to play the league's scariest team. It could be messy, but it could be the start of something big.
The NBA's MVP Scramble and Living In Interesting Times
The NBA's Most Valuable Player race is usually an exercise in manufactured debate. This year it is real, and it's spectacular, as befits a league in transition.
Anthony Davis Hits Game-Winning Three at the Buzzer
Anthony Davis put on a show against the Thunder last night, including a game-winning three pointer at the buzzer.
Monta Ellis and the Dallas Mavericks Machine
Monta Ellis doesn't fit the desired norms of the modern NBA, but that hasn't stopped him from carving out a vital role on one of the NBA's best offenses.
Chris Paul Is His Own Goddamn System
Schematic basketball is big in the NBA, but the only scheme the Clippers need is whatever's going on in Chris Paul's head.
If Anthony Davis Takes Off, So Will The Pelicans
The Pelicans are primed to jump into the Western Conference fray.
Even Without Kevin Durant, Team USA Will Be A-OK
Team USA is going to the FIBA World Cup without a bevy of stars. They'll be fine.