Anthony Davis didn't receive significant playing time as a member of the United States' Olympic team, but the experience gained figures to make a significant impact on his development.

“Those guys on the Olympic team treated me like I belonged and it boosted my confidence,” Davis said. “When I got in games, I felt more confidence. They talked to me and told me what to do, so it definitely was great.”

Davis averaged 4.3 points in seven games and also held his own at practice.

“A lot of them shared their perspective on the game and the whole team took me under their wings and showed me the ropes,” Davis said.

“I think for Anthony getting to play the minutes the way he did is something nobody expected,” said Monty Williams.

“The guys on that team, I could tell when I was there they looked at him a little bit different than you look at most college guys. But I think they recognize that this is a guy that we’re going have to deal with. This guy is going to prevent us from winning games and that demands respect.”