| Height: 6-9
Weight: 240
Born: August 29, 1980, Teaneck, New Jersey | |
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November 19, 2008
David West was solid for the Hornets on Wednesday, posting 22 points, three assists, one rebound, and a steal.
Our View:West has been a consistent rebounder and scorer all year.
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November 15, 2008
David West had a decent night scoring 18 while pulling down 10 rebounds.
Our View:West is a consistent source of points and boards for fantasy owners, as he showed on Saturday.
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November 12, 2008
David West finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Hornets fell 86-93 to the Lakers on Wednesday. He also had six turnovers in the game.
Our View:West has not rebounded well in the early going so the 12 rebounds against the Lakers' big frontline were a plus.
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November 1, 2008
David West scored a game-high 25 points in Saturday's 104-92 win over Cleveland, to go along with five rebounds and two assists.
Our View:He played a game-high 38 minutes, fifty seconds, and was averaging 42 minutes over his first two games heading into tonight. He should remain productive as a workhorse for the Hornets, as long he can stay healthy.
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October 30, 2008
David West finished New Orleans' 108-103 victory over Golden State on Wednesday with 24 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals.
Our View:West continues to be an underrated power forward but his all-around production can do wonders for your squad.
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October 21, 2008
David West shot 12-for-17 and finished with 26 points, five rebounds and three blocks as New Orleans took down Indiana 101-96 on Tuesday.
Our View:West played like an All-Star last season and there's no reason to expect a collapse this season. West as been available as late as the fourth rounds and is an exceptional pick that late into drafts.
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October 5, 2008
David West went 8-for-9 from the field on his way to a game-high 19 points in the Hornets 106-103 victory over the Warriors.
Our View:West will look to team with Chris Paul to once again be one of the top inside/outside duos in the NBA. West averaged 20.6 points and 8.9 boards a game last season, and there is no reason to expect a regression from those totals in 2008.
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May 19, 2008
David West overcame a back injury to play over 46 minutes in the Hornets Game 7 loss to the Spurs, a game in which West scored 20 points and had nine rebounds.
Our View:West really showed something with his gusty effort tonight, and he helped to limit Tim Duncan on the offensive end with some solid defense.
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May 19, 2008
Hornets forward David West, who suffered further pain in his bruised and sore back during a block in the back by Robert Horry in Game 6, participated in most of Sunday's practice, notes The Times-Picayune. He said after the practice that his back was "right at 100" percent, with "just about all of the soreness out of there."
"My biggest thing is just to go out and not think about it," West said. "As long as there's no soreness and things like that, I'm not even going to worry about it. I'm just going to go out there and play, try to help this team advance."
Our View:Has anyone forgot what Horry did to Steve Nash last year in a their big playoff series? Expect Horry, the NBA's version of a hockey enforcer, to be on the backside of West pushing, punching and grinding at his injured back. This is the way Horry plays.
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May 18, 2008
Hornets forward David West practiced with the team on Saturday and reports he is feeling great and is ready to go for New Orleans in Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs today, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:West was forced off the floor during the fourth quarter of the team's decisive Game 6 loss on Friday, leaving concerns that he may be hampered for today's final series match. However, reporters at practice indicate West looked great in practice, working on mid-range jumpers, fadeaways, and post-up moves. This is amazing news for the Hornets fans as West has been a tremendous contributor this postseason, especially against the Spurs. They'll need his best to pull out the win today.
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May 16, 2008
David West is confident he'll play in Game 7 after leaving Game 6 with a back injury, according to the San Antonio Express. "I'll play," West said. "It's a little tight, a little sore. But the good thing is we have a few days before Game 7, and we've got the best medical treatment available."
Our View:It seemed unlikely that West would sit out in a game of this magnitude, though he's sure to be less than 100 percent.
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May 15, 2008
David West scored 10 points before having to leave Game 6 in obvious discomfort after taking a hard pick from Robert Horry, according to the Associated Press. West, who pinched a nerve in Game 5, was taken to the locker room in obvious pain.
Our View:The Hornets and Spurs are likely headed to a Game 7, and if West can't go the chance of the Hornets merging victorious would seem miniscule.
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May 13, 2008
The New Orleans Hornets have enjoyed life on their home court, and this night was more of the same as the Hornets walk away from a 101-79 drubbing of the San Antonio Spurs. Leading the way was forward David West , using the outstanding assists from guard Chris Paul to go 16-of-25 from the floor and 6-of-7 from the charity stripe to score 38 points, also adding an amazing 14 rebounds, five assist, two steals, and a whopping five blocked shots in what may rate as the most commanding performance of this series.
Our View:West was simply en fuego, couldn't miss and could do no wrong. Now his team sits in command over the defending champ and could set the stage for a rise to the Western Conference finals.
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May 8, 2008
David West scored 23 points and added 12 boards and three blocks but it wasn't enough as the Hornets fell to the Spurs 110-99 in Game 3.
Our View:This was West's second straight double-double against the Spurs and he has averaged 21 points a game over the three contests. He will likely continue to work against Tim Duncan at times, a tough matchup for the Hornets best inside presence.
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May 4, 2008
David West scored a game-high 30 points in Saturday's 101-82 win over the Spurs. He also chipped in nine boards, two assists, two steals, and one block.
Our View:West is averaging 26.3 points over his last three playoff games. 30 was his best effort so far.
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April 29, 2008
This season, New Orleans Hornets forward David West emerged as a top contributor on a team that rarely failed to surprise and impress, and with their Game 5 victory sealed and their plans to advance in the Western Conference playoffs solidified, West continues to push is value as one of the more underrated players in the NBA. West shot a strong 10-of-17 from the floor and a perfect 5-of-5 from the free-throw line to score a team-high 25 points, adding seven rebounds and four assists to the cause.
Our View:In five games against the Mavs, west failed to score at least 20 only once (the Game 3 loss). That figure shows just how crucial his offerings are for this team advancing to the 2nd round of the Western Conference playoffs.
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April 27, 2008
David West scored 24 points to help the New Orleans Hornets to a 97-84 victory Sunday and a 3-1 lead in the first-round series against Dallas.
Our View:West was unstoppable at times in Sunday night's victory over the Mavs. The forward added two assists and grabbed nine rebounds.
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April 25, 2008
David West was 6-of-20 from the floor in Friday's night's 97-87 loss to the Mavericks. West scoring 14 points and added nine rebounds.
Our View:Neither West or Chris Paul ever got it going on Friday night and Dallas controlled the game for the entire second half.
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April 22, 2008
David West slapped around the Mavericks again on Tuesday night. The forward hit 11 of his 17 shots and finished with 27 points, four rebounds, and five assists. West also added a rare three-pointer to the mix.
Our View:The Mavs may need to figure out something different on defense. West has 27, 23 and 26 points in his last three games against Dirk Nowitzki and company.
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April 19, 2008
David West scored 23 points, grabbed eight boards and blocked four shots in Game 1 for the Hornets.
Our View:West was huge this year with an average of 20 and nine, and he offered more of the same today in the pressure packed environment of the playoffs.
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April 15, 2008
David West scored 32 helping the New Orleans Hornets clinch the Southwest Division.
Our View:West has been a monster this year. His 20 points and nine rebounds per game have made him a household name in the fantasy realm.
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April 12, 2008
David West scored 30 points on 13-for-27 shooting and added 15 rebounds in a 94-91 loss to the Kings.
Our View:West will finish the year with the first 20 point-per-game scoring mark of his career and he will also finish with a career-high in the rebound category as his average boards per game has increased in each of his five NBA seasons.
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April 9, 2008
David West and Peja Stojakovic combined to put the Hornets in prime position for big win this evening, each taking 16 Chris Paul assists for 20+ points in the Hornets’ 122-90 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. West went 10-of-13 from the field to score 22 while Peja went 9-of-15 from the floor, adding 5-of-8 from three-point land to score 24. Neither posted big numbers in other categories, but the effort was extremely influential in getting Paul to his numbers and getting New Orleans to a win.
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April 2, 2008
David West and Tyson Chandler picked up the slack in scoring as Chris Paul struggled to sink shots, each scoring over 20 points in the Hornets' 106-77 trouncing of the Miami Heat. West went 8-of-17 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line to score 22 points with six rebounds. Chandler scored 20 points of his own on a perfect 10-of-10 from the floor (going 0-of-3 from the charity stripe).
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April 1, 2008
David West continues to strive as Chris Paul’s riding partner, shooting 6-of-16 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line to score 18 points, matched with 11 rebounds. By comparison, it was a slow night for West, coming in below his seasonal scoring average. However, his star continues to rise and you can bet he’ll come off fantasy draft boards early next season.
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March 30, 2008
David West scored a game-high 32 points in a 118-111 win over Toronto on Sunday. He also chipped in seven boards, three assists, one steal, and two blocks. That was the third time in his last five games that he topped 30 points.
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March 22, 2008
The Hornets pulled a huge win over Boston this evening (113-106) and David West led the way, scoring 37 points with four rebounds. West has been the key for New Orleans since coming back fro injury and continues to work as the primary weapon of choice for Chris Paul and the Hornets as they seek to solidify a high seed in the upcoming playoffs.
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March 19, 2008
When the night started, we weren’t sure if David West would hit the hardwood to support his New Orleans Hornets against the top team in the West, also known as the Houston Rockets. West did play, and he was just fine, sharing a double-double evening with Chris Paul, scoring 23 points with 11 rebounds. When he’s healthy, West has been a revelation this season and has become one of the more underrated commodities in the game. Now he’s starting to fill that role when he’s not healthy.
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March 19, 2008
David West sounds like a man who plans to play on Wednesday night. He tested his right ankle in a morning shootaround. "Right now I'm feeling good and I want to get out there and play," West tells the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "I'm leaning toward it." Head coach Byron Scott says West is a game-time decision.
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March 19, 2008
David West showed no limitations with his sprained right ankle during practice on Tuesday, but he will still be a game-time decision on Wednesday. "I'm taking medication and trying to do whatever I can to get healed as fast as possible," West tells the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "Today, I shot, did some running, and I got in and mixed it with some four-on-four... There's still some swelling."
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March 17, 2008
As expected, David West will not play on Monday due to his sprained right ankle, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. It sounds like there's a good chance that he will miss Wednesday's game, as well. Stay tuned.
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March 16, 2008
David West skipped Sunday's game against the Pistons and could miss a few more contests, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "We're going to have to wait and see, but I would assume right now that he's going to miss tonight and tomorrow, and probably even Wednesday, and we'll reevaluate it after that," coach Byron Scott said. West is dealing with a sprained right ankle, so keep him benched until we hear that he's ready to hit the hardwood again.
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March 13, 2008
Returning from injury, David West showed why he's got fantasy owners and fans buzzing with excitement, posting 29 points and 10 rebounds with three assists and a steal in New Orleans' 100-75 win over San Antonio. When healthy, West has become a player you must have in your fantasy lineup. Each night is an opportunity to do what he did tonight, and you can't have that on the bench.
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March 12, 2008
David West returned from an ankle sprain Wednesday after missing three games, according to the AP. He should be OK going forward. Feel free to stick him back in your lineup.
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March 12, 2008
David West (sprained left ankle) is probable for tonight's featured NBA contest against the Spurs, this according to the Sports Network. West, who has missed three straight games to an ankle injury, is averaging 19.7 points and 9.0 rebounds this season.
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March 7, 2008
David West is expected to be out of action until Wednesday due to his injured ankle, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He will be missed as he is averaging 19.7 points and 9 rebounds per game.
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March 7, 2008
David West will be a game-time call for Friday's game, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He worked out a bit Thursday after missing Wednesday's game due to a sprained left ankle, so hopefully he'll feel well enough during pre-game warmups to play tonight.
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March 5, 2008
Forward David West has been held out of tonight's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sore left ankle, according to the Associated Press. West is a major contributor for the Hornets and rolled the ankle during the second half of the Hornets' win over the Knicks on Monday night. The extent of the injury has not been reported but early indications suggest it is minor. West will be replaced by Ryan Bowen.
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March 5, 2008
David West did not practice on Tuesday and will be a game-time decision on Wednesday night, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. He sprained his left ankle on Monday night.
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February 22, 2008
David West had trouble finding the touch on his jumper so though he scored 20 points on the night he was able to make just 7 of 17 shots against the Rockets. West continues to be one of the most reliable performers in the game as this marked his 19th straight game in double digits.
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February 12, 2008
David West scored 27 points leading the Hornets to a 100-86 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday night. West missed his third straight double-double by registering only seven rebounds in the victory.
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January 9, 2008
David West is back at full speed after missing the Phoenix game with a bruised left hip, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. He'll play Wednesday against the Lakers.
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January 5, 2008
David West didn't play Saturday because of the hip injury he suffered the previous night. He'll get some time to rest up; New Orleans return to action Wednesday.
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January 5, 2008
David West was unable to complete Friday's game after sustaining a bruised hip in the fourth quarter, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. It's not clear at this point if he will be able to take part in Saturday's game against the Suns.
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