- James Worthy says LeBron should not be the primary option for the Lakers
- Anthony Davis is ready to take up the mantle after LeBron
- Worthy speaks on Lakers’ future after AD’s massive extension
LeBron James and Anthony Davis have already won a championship together in Los Angeles, but the pressure is building for them to make another run before LeBron’s eventual retirement. At 38 years old, James is playing at a level well above expectations, but nobody is expecting him to carry the torch for the Lakers moving forward.
Instead, that responsibility falls on Anthony Davis, who is currently next in line to inherit the Lakers kingdom. So far, Davis has yet to take the reigns from King James fully but there is a growing sense across the league that he’s finally ready to take his place as the leader of this team.
“We know LeBron is not gonna be around that much longer,” said Lakers legend James Worthy. “That’s why it is nice to have a player like AD, someone you can go around and someone who I think should be the number one guy right now. LeBron’s going to do what he does, we know that, but I think with LeBron out of the picture, I think AD’s the guy, and I think he will step up and answer the call.”
“With LeBron out of the picture, I think AD’s the guy and I think he will step up and answer the call.” James Worthy on Anthony Davis's future with the #Lakers. pic.twitter.com/F9P5wnBEsz
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) August 11, 2023
With averages of 28.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game last season, we know that LeBron is not done playing at an elite All-Star level. But for the Lakers to get where they want to be as a team, it’ll have to be Anthony Davis who leads the show.
At 30 years old, he has the experience and knowledge to be the franchise guy, but health remains the biggest concern for him after years of being in and out of the lineup.
Can Anthony Davis Win Another Title With The Lakers?
When he’s on the floor, Davis’ impact cannot be denied. Besides putting up over 25 points per game last season, he was consistently among the league’s best rim protectors.
Unfortunately, Davis has struggled to stay on the floor throughout his career, and his constant battle with injuries has been a major setback for the Lakers.
Still, despite a complicated history, the Lakers re-committed to Davis this summer by inking a three-year, $186 million deal. It’s obvious now that they are leaning on AD to carry them in the post-LeBron era, but unless they can surround their star big man with enough depth and supporting talent, they may struggle to make a meaningful run in the West.
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