The 6-foot-3 former UCLA standout enjoyed a coming-out party in Charlotte's sweep of the favored Heat in the first round, putting himself atop a short list of NBA players whose stock has risen dramatically this postseason.

"He has sort of captured the league right now," Hornets coach Paul Silas says.

For Davis, it has been a turnaround as striking as black to white. A year ago, he was just a promising backup, known for his physical strength and explosive bursts to the hole but also for his erratic outside shooting.