On a list they posted of the 10 players with the highest shot block ratings, they included two Dallas Mavericks, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, but excluded Anthony Davis.

Irving went from being the favorite child and No. 1 pick in Cleveland to the No. 2 option next to LeBron, and on some nights the No. 3 option next to peak Kevin Love. That changed the dynamic for ...