ESPN published this video item, entitled “Is Anthony Davis a top-5 player in the NBA? Stephen A. weighs in | KJZ” – below is their description.
Stephen A. Smith joins the KJZ crew to assess where Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis stands among the best players in the NBA and takes a look at the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.
0:00 Jay Williams says Davis lacks the ability to carry a team like LeBron James or Kevin Durant.
0:52 Stephen A. compares Davis to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, saying Davis’ defensive acumen makes him elite.
3:15 Stephen A. dives into the NBA Playoff picture for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks, sharing his predictions for how far each team will go in the postseason.
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