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Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Break Player Reviews: Deyonta Davis

By Jack Spillman

Feb 3, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Deyonta Davis (23) warms up prior to game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Deyonta Davis (23) warms up prior to game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives against Memphis Grizzlies center Deyonta Davis (23) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives against Memphis Grizzlies center Deyonta Davis (23) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Play: And-1 Dunk Over Cole Aldrich

The top play of Davis’ rookie season came during the game we’ve already discussed. Troy Williams beat his man and found Davis open underneath the basket for an easy slam:

While the dunk certainly wasn’t emphatic, Davis finished through the contact with relative ease. He has soft hands and quick ups, which could be a deadly combination alongside an expert playmaker like Mike Conley.

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