Big man Anthony Davis is one of the faces of the Los Angeles Lakers, and there’s no doubt that he has been crucial for them in the postseason. The Lakers are one win away from moving on to the Western Conference Finals, and they wouldn’t have been able to get this far without him.
DeMarcus Cousins was teammates with Anthony Davis on the New Orleans Pelicans, and he knows just how good Davis is on the court. In fact, he recently claimed that Anthony Davis is the most talented
“He’s probably the most talented two-way player to ever touch the floor. When he’s committed, and when his mind is focused and he’s in the right place, on any given night, he’s going to be the best player on the floor, on both ends,” Cousins said.
“Just his versatility alone, we’ve praised his versatility since he’s stepped foot in the league. We know what he is on the defensive side of the ball. When he’s locked in and focused and also when is health is in a good place, he’s one of the best players to touch the floor.”
"When [Anthony Davis] is locked in & focused and also when his health is in a good place, he's one of the best players to touch the court… He's dominating in the [Lakers vs. Warriors] series.”
DeMarcus Cousins on his former teammate.
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 9, 2023
There is no doubt that this assessment from DeMarcus Cousins is correct. Anthony Davis is a versatile defender who particularly excels at protecting the rim, and when he’s locked in, there are few things he can’t do on the basketball court defensively, and he even guarded Stephen Curry in the clutch in Game 4.
In the playoffs, Anthony Davis is averaging 21.4 PPG, 14.0 RPG, and 3.7 BPG for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been dominant both offensively and defensively, and hopefully, this continues for the Lakers.
LeBron James Claimed Anthony Davis Is The Best Defender In The League
Anthony Davis’ elite defense has been on display against the Golden State Warriors, and he has definitely shown the full extent of his skillset in this series. His defense has been good enough for LeBron James to call him the best defensive player in the league.
“He’s the best defensive player in the league. I think the league knows it as well. There are not many guys that can protect the rim at all costs and also switch out on point guards, switch out on guys like Steph, Step is a hell of a player and had a hell of game, I think he even had a triple-double. But we trust AD guarding anybody in this league and he showed that.”
There’s no doubt that Anthony Davis is key for the Lakers’ success defensively, and his presence alone often deters opposing players from driving to the basket. The Warriors will definitely need to figure out a way to get past him if they are to come back against the Lakers, though that is easier said than done.
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