Newsletter
Fadeaway World
  • Fadeaway World
  • NBA News & Analysis
  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA News & Media
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • NBA 2K
Reading: Former Laker Says Anthony Davis Could Be The Greatest Player Ever If He Had Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Mindset
Fadeaway WorldFadeaway World
Search
  • Fadeaway World
  • NBA News & Analysis
  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA News & Media
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • NBA 2K
Follow US
Home > NBA News & Analysis > Former Laker Says Anthony Davis Could Be The Greatest Player Ever If He Had Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Mindset

Former Laker Says Anthony Davis Could Be The Greatest Player Ever If He Had Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Mindset

Matt Barnes and Lamar Odom discussed what Anthony Davis could become if he was as driven as Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Divij Kulkarni
Dec 5, 2022
3 Min Read
Share

Credit: Fadeaway World

Anthony Davis is playing out of his mind at the moment, he seems unstoppable in every sense of the word. Through 20 games, he is once again averaging over 28 points per game while also grabbing a monster number of rebounds and blocking shots. The Los Angeles Lakers are also winning games thanks to his performances, and the praise has started to roll in for AD. 

Anthony Davis was often compared to Giannis Antetokounmpo in the past, but those comparisons largely died out in the last couple of seasons. However, now that Davis is finally healthy and performing at a high level once more, they have started again. Whether they are valid or not is a matter of debate, but the fact of the matter is that their names are being mentioned in the same breath once more, which must be refreshing for AD. 


Matt Barnes And Lamar Odom Discussed The Possibility Of Anthony Davis Having Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Motor

Matt Barnes has become quite the NBA analyst in recent years, and he still seems to have something of a soft spot for his old team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Barnes recently had a conversation with Lamar Odom on a podcast, and the two discussed AD and Giannis. And during that, they spoke about what a combination of the two would look like, more specifically, if Davis had some of Antetokounmpo’s best traits. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2JUee_UbWE

“A.D. is probably more skilled than Giannis Antetokounmpo,” Odom said.

“Giannis has that different motor and mindset,” Barnes said. “Oh, it would be over (if Davis had Giannis’ mindset). It would be the best player ever created.”

“If A.D. had Giannis’ mind and motor, oh, it’d be over. It would be unfair. God knew not to do that, though.”

While it’s true that Anthony Davis has a more versatile offensive bag in terms of shooting, this comparison is a bit absurd. Giannis’ availability and consistency have taken him well clear of Anthony Davis, and comparing them right now just simply doesn’t make much sense. 

Ultimately, if Davis can lead the Lakers to the playoffs this season, he will get his just flowers, but so far, he’s not doing anything Giannis hasn’t himself done. And while the mentality and motor of Giannis would elevate any player if they had it, it has elevated the Greek Freak himself to a level well above that of most other NBA players. 

We sincerely appreciate and respect you as a reader of our site. It would help us a lot if you follow us on Google News because of the latest update.

Thanks for following us. We really appreciate your support.

Follow on Google News

Thank you for being a valued reader of Fadeaway World. If you liked this article, please consider following us on Google News. We appreciate your support.

TAGGED:Anthony DavisGiannis AntetokounmpoLos Angeles Lakers Archive
Share This Article
Facebook Email Copy Link Print
ByDivij Kulkarni
Follow:
Divij Kulkarni is an NBA columnist for Fadeaway World. He has covered the NBA and the English Premier League, with 4 years of experience in creating sports content. Finding exciting and intriguing content about all things NBA is both his job and his passion. Divij loves the Dallas Mavericks and can be regularly observed getting emotional during games. Outside of basketball, he enjoys reading fantasy and sci-fi novels, consuming copious amounts of movies and TV, and spending time with his dog, Olivia. Expertise: NBA, Historical Sports ResearchFavorite Team: Dallas MavericksFeatured On HoopsHype, Sports Illustrated, Secret Base, MSNPrevious Work: Tribuna
Previous Article Jordan Poole Claims He Gets Guarded Just Like Stephen Curry Does
Next Article Ja Morant Is In Line To Get A Signature Shoe At Nike, Says Shams Charania
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Newsletter

Stay up to date with our newsletter on the latest news, trends, ranking lists, and evergreen articles

Newsletter
Facebook X-twitter Instagram

You Might Also Like

Warriors star Jimmy Butler
Golden State Warriors News & Analysis

Stephen Curry Says Jimmy Butler Gives Warriors “Legitimate Shot” At 2026 Title

October 3, 2025
JJ Redick
Los Angeles Lakers News & Analysis

Richard Jefferson Reveals Major Flaw In JJ Redick’s Coaching

October 3, 2025
Luka Doncic
Los Angeles Lakers News & Analysis

Austin Reaves Recalls Luka Doncic’s First Game Back In Dallas After Blockbuster Trade

October 3, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves News & Analysis

Anthony Edwards Gets Real On Putting “Belt To A**” On Elite Players Like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Stephen Curry

October 3, 2025

NBA - Fadeaway World

  • Atlanta Hawks
  • Boston Celtics
  • Brooklyn Nets
  • Charlotte Hornets
  • Chicago Bulls
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Denver Nuggets
  • Detroit Pistons
  • Golden State Warriors
  • Houston Rockets
  • Indiana Pacers
  • Los Angeles Clippers
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • Miami Heat
  • Milwaukee Bucks
  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • New Orleans Pelicans
  • New York Knicks
  • Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Orlando Magic
  • Philadelphia 76ers
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • Sacramento Kings
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Toronto Raptors
  • Utah Jazz
  • Washington Wizards

Pages

  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA Media
  • Exclusive NBA Interviews
  • NBA 2K News & Updates

© 2025 Fadeaway World @ All Rights Reserved

  • About Fadeaway World
  • Fadeaway World Authors
  • Editorial Team
  • Ethics Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Contact Us
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?