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Kendrick Perkins Says Anthony Davis Is Still Auditioning To Take Over The Lakers After LeBron James

AD still has to prove he can carry the torch.

Nico Martinez
Mar 27, 2023
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With the Lakers’ playoff hopes teetering on the edge of death, Anthony Davis is the only one who can keep the team afloat.

With LeBron’s health compromised, and a slew of inconsistent teammates, Davis is the guy who will make or break the Purple and Gold. 

According to ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins, however, there’s more than this season’s playoff hopes on the line for AD over these next few weeks.

“We’re talking about a guy that is 30 years old, that is in his prime, that is averaging 25 and 12, that is not only trying to show the world he can carry a team this season and lead them into the postseason, but I believe that he is still auditioning for the Los Angeles Lakers to see if [he can] put the franchise in his hands… remember, a few years ago we had Anthony Davis in the same conversation as Giannis Antetokounmpo.”

.@KendrickPerkins says there is more pressure on Anthony Davis to make a run, not LeBron 👀

"I believe that he is still auditioning for the Los Angeles Lakers to see if [he can] put the franchise in his hands." pic.twitter.com/DHAO3kKkTB

— First Take (@FirstTake) March 27, 2023

Davis has shown flashes of his best this season, at one point going on a tear that had the entire league buzzing. Nowadays, he’s cooled off a bit and continued a string of inconsistent play with 15 points and 9 rebounds against the Chicago Bulls.

Obviously, the Lakers need more from Davis if they want to make a run this year. Beyond that, however, they’ll need even more from him as LeBron James continues his slow decline.


Can AD Take The Mantle As Leader Of The Lakers?

At this point, we all know what AD can do on the court. Now, the Lakers need him to take the reigns from LeBron and become the leader that can rally his squad to dominance. 

LeBron is back in the lineup now, but Davis’ willingness to play aggressively helped them stay afloat while his co-star was healing.

“Any time you are playing with another star anywhere and that guy goes out,” said Davis. “As much as you try to isolate and not put much pressure on yourself, everybody’s looking for you to fill those shoes. Everyone’s looking at me like, ‘okay AD, we need you to carry us until we are able to get whole again now.'”

Ultimately, if AD fails to prove he’s a guy the Lakers can build around, they could look to trade him down the road to start fresh and tread in a completely new direction.

It’s an unlikely scenario as it stands now, but the pressure is surely mounting for Davis, who has had multiple chances already to take control of the Lakers.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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