After a season that was headed for more disappointment, the Los Angeles Lakers have put themselves in a great position to make the playoffs. With LeBron James missing significant time though, Anthony Davis has stepped up and led the new-look Lakers back into the play-in spots. And now he’s getting his props for it.
Speaking On ESPN’s First Take, Jay Williams said, “It’s time to talk about what Anthony Davis has done. Anthony Davis has been an absolute monster since LeBron James has been out. A monster and it’s time to start talking about how the narrative needs to be changed around his performance… They’re the best defensive team since the trade deadline. I just want to state that because Anthony Davis has been putting in the work… He’s been a monster, just want to give him credit.”
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“Anthony Davis has been an absolute MONSTER since LeBron James has been out … and it’s time to start talking about how the narrative needs to be changed around his performance.” pic.twitter.com/mxkOib9EWq
— First Take (@FirstTake) March 30, 2023
Anthony Davis was criticized quite heavily by analysts and fans alike, with some claiming that he cannot carry a team to the playoffs as the No. 1 option. The expectation was that the Los Angeles Lakers would seriously struggle without LeBron James, but they have managed to stay afloat till his return from injury.
Anthony Davis knows that all that matters is getting into the playoffs, and the job is far from done yet for the Lakers. But with the changes to the team seemingly unlocking their stars, there is nothing to stop the Lakers from closing the season out strong. Some believe the Lakers can beat anyone in the playoffs, and Anthony Davis’ resurgence is a large factor in that.
Anthony Davis Has Been Playing At An Elite Level In His Last 14 Games
For anyone that is still questioning Davis, his stats do all the talking for him. In the last 14 games that he has played, Davis has averaged 27.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and nearly 2 blocks per game. During this time, he has shot 58% from the field, and 33% from three-point range, a marked improvement from his form earlier in the season.
On the defensive end, his impact cannot be overstated, he has anchored the league’s best defense since the trade deadline. At his best, Anthony Davis is a two-way beast and that’s what the Lakers have been getting from him to close out this season. If he can take it to another level in the playoffs, the Lakers might seriously be in business to make a deep run this season.
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