- Anthony Davis and Damian Lillard didn’t deserve to be on the list
- Horry picked Dwight Howard over Davis
- Anthony Davis is tasked with spearheading the Lakers to another title
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Robert Horry believes Damian Lillard and Anthony Davis don’t belong on the NBA’s 75th Anniversary list.
Speaking on his podcast Big Shot Bob, Horry shared his thoughts on why the duo, despite being prolific don’t deserve to make the cut.
“I felt like him, and I love Damian Lillard; those two guys, they just ain’t got enough years yet. Think about it, you know Tracy McGrady was left off that list. Vince Carter was left off that list. Dwight Howard, you know, these guys have pretty much the same careers as those guys, and you know, they’ve moved on to, you know, careers after basketball. These guys are still current, so why not honor these guys who put in the time before?”
When the league released the list in 2021, there were many notable names that didn’t make the cut, and this had fans sharing their displeasure. From Horry’s perspective, veteran Dwight Howard was left off and the former Laker was quick to call it out, saying Howard deserved to make it over Davis.
“I always think about this. Basketball is played on both ends of the floor. AD is a hell of a defender, too. He can shot-block, but he hasn’t gotten that award yet. They got both rings on the same team, but I have to go with Dwight Howard just for the fact that he’s won Defensive Player of the Year.”
That Howard has three DPOYs over Davis makes for another case as to why Howard should have been included on the list. From a championship perspective, both players have one ring, while Lillard is yet to win his maiden silverware in the NBA.
Davis surely has the potential one of the greatest players in the history of the league, but that said, he needs to stay healthy to fulfill his complete potential.
The Onus Will Be On Anthony Davis To Deliver Another Championship For The Los Angeles Lakers
When he’s healthy, there’s no doubt that Anthony Davis is a force on the court. His impressive play on both ends of the floor makes him a bonafide threat and bucket machine.
That said, the focus will be on health considering his extensive absences for prolonged stretches over the last few seasons. He last played 60+ games in the 2019-20 season. Last season, he played 56 games averaging 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
With the right pieces alongside him and LeBron James, the Lakers will hope that Davis can lead them into the promised land. After making the Western Conference Finals this past season, the confidence will be high for the side to make another championship run. It all comes down to how Davis fares for the Purple and Gold.
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