The Pelicans star is a terrific fit for the international rules given his skill level, size and elite rim-protecting ability, and after cutting his teeth at the 2012 Olympics, the kid gloves have come all the way off. The only guaranteed lock to make the team out of this group, Davis appears poised to announce his presence on the international stage at the ripe age of 21. In selecting one of the most depleted American frontcourts in years, finding the correct fits will be even more critical. Let’s take a look at the players in the mix: Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
That said, operating under the assumption that six spots will go to guards and that another belongs to either Kyle Korver or Gordon Hayward as a shooting specialist, five positions remain to fill out the team with big men.