There's some recency bias going Towns' way right now as to who is "better", but Davis' constant injury concerns might push me in that direction. Davis simply can't stay on the court. Both will easily be two of the best players in the league for years to come, though.
I was gonna post this thread earlier in the year and I think it's a toss up. Right now. I learn towards KAT due to AD's injury history. Plus KAT is showing shooting touch that AD has never had. He shooting 50.5% from 16 ft to the 3pt line and that distance comprises 28% of his FG attempts. For comparison Dirk has shot 47.6% from that range for his career.
KAT has had a better rookie year. He also seems to stay healthy so I would rather take KAT. KAT is also a better passer.
I really, really, really like KAT, but I'd have to go AD. Higher ceiling IMO. That said, both will be great players for years to come. Hard decision.
I was just thinking about this yesterday. I play in a keeper league and kept AD and PG13 last season. I drafted KAT and am now im a position having to choose 2 to keep for next season. PG13 & KAT AD &KAT PG13 & AD Not an easy choice. I may try to trade up, but its doubtful in my league.
that feels like that has to be at least a little bit of a fluke. but even then, a 22.5 PER, 59.1 TS% year from a 20 year old? pretty crazy. of course AD put up a 21.7 PER season as a 19 yr, 8 mos old and a 30 PER season last year so KAT has to still make a fairly big leap to catch AD's peak. even this season AD managed a 25 PER. but watching towns against golden state, he was just so smooth and under control on offense in a way that davis still isn't. so between that and the injuries, you'd probably have to picks towns. crazy that davis, towns, and cousins are all kentucky big men.
