Davis seeking to fill big shoes

Pelicans All-Star aims to tailor his game to meet demands of NBA

With some of the NBA's biggest names retiring from the game, the New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis looks set to represent a new breed of post players, as the sport evolves, putting more emphasis on versatility.

Basketball is becoming as faster game, requiring sharper speed and reactions, so big, towering physiques traditionally seen in basketball, such as newly inducted Basketball Hall of Famers Yao Ming and Shaquille O'Neal, are becoming less common, as athleticism and mobility are prioritized.