Coach Monty Williams has had numerous conversations with his young star Anthony Davis. At 21-years-old, Davis is a dominant presence on the court, but he's still impressionable and finding his way in the NBA.
One name that has often come up in the discussions between Davis and Williams: Tim Duncan.
"They have similar demeanors," Williams said of Davis and Duncan. "There is no fake emotion. They both look at the game as a sanctuary and always look to make the right play. They never put themselves above the team, even though they could."
Williams played one season with Duncan: 1998 was Williams' last year with the Spurs and Duncan's first in San Antonio. Williams was also a coaching assistant with the Spurs in the 2004/05 season.
For all the similarities, Williams also sees differences in Davis and Duncan.
"Make no mistake, AD is blazing his own trail," Williams said. "Let's see where he is in another 5 or ten years. He still has a jovial side, whereas Tim is all business and always has been."
One other similarity between Davis and Duncan: they're double double machines. Davis is in a 3-way tie for first in the league with 18 double double games. Duncan isn't far behind with 16.
Most Games with Double-Double, 2014-15
Anthony Davis, NO 18
Nikola Vucevic, Orl 18
John Wall, Was 18
LaMarcus Aldridge, Por 17
Andre Drummond, Det 17
DeMarcus Cousins, Sac 16
Tim Duncan, SA 16
Pau Gasol, Chi 16
Ty Lawson, Den 16
Kevin Love, Cle 16
Zach Randolph, Mem 16
When it comes to bragging rights though, Davis, in his third season, likely won't match Duncan's double double performance in his third season. Back in 1999/00, Duncan recorded 60.
Most Games with Double-Double, 1999-00 (Tim Duncan's third season)
Shaquille O'Neal, LAL 63
Tim Duncan, SA 60
Kevin Garnett, Min 57
Chris Webber, Sac 49
Dikembe Mutombo, Atl 46
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