Anthony Davis has now logged 189 professional games as he prepares to wrap up his third season in the NBA, averaging 19.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.
The 22-year-old's production puts him in some special company compared to where several other elite players were 189 games into their professional careers.
Of course, what Davis would like most out of this season is for New Orleans to make the playoffs. The Pelicans are hot on the trail of the 8th placed Oklahoma City Thunder, two games back in the loss column heading into Sunday's matchup with the banged up Minnesota Timberwolves.
Players to Average 19+ Points/G, 9+ Reb/G, and 2+ Blocks/G thru 189 games - Since 1985-86
| Player BDG | First Game | PPG | RPG |
| Anthony Davis, NO, 2.5 | 10/31/2012 | 19.5 | 9.5 |
| Tim Duncan, SA, 2.4 | 10/31/1997 | 22.0 | 12.0 |
| Alonzo Mourning, CHA, 3.3 | 11/13/1992 | 21.0 | 10.1 |
| Shaquille O'Neal, ORL, 3.1 | 11/6/1992 | 26.8 | 13.1 |
| David Robinson, SA, 4.0 | 11/4/1989 | 24.9 | 12.5 |
Kevin Garnett won't play for Minnesota: he's sick and is staying in his hotel room during the game. The 38-year-old has also missed the past 11 contests with a sore left knee.
Even though Davis won't face off against his fellow power forward, here's how the two stack up through the first 189 games of their careers.
Anthony Davis vs. Kevin Garnett thru 189 Games
| Davis | Garnett | |
| GP | 189 | 189 |
| FG% | .527 | .496 |
| Points/GM | 19.5 | 14.3 |
| Assists/GM | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Reb/GM | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| Blocks/GM | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Steals/GM | 1.3 | 1.3 |
