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Lakers Fans In Shambles After Anthony Davis Injures His Arm In Game 1

Anthony Davis exits to locker room after scary arm injury.

Nico Martinez
Apr 16, 2023
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Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers entered this year’s playoffs feeling confident about their potential to make a run. Early in the first game against the Grizzlies on Sunday, it looked like the Lakers could really pull off something special… until Anthony Davis suffered an injury in the first half. 

With just over a minute to go in the second quarter, Davis was seen holding his left arm while admitting that he was unable to feel it.

AD appears to have hurt his arm. pic.twitter.com/0vEsxj76M7

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 16, 2023

“I can’t move my arm”

– Anthony Davis 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/7pHSsBkuEK

— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) April 16, 2023

With so little information at hand right now, we don’t yet know how serious the injury is or what it means for AD’s availability in the series. Still, it’s a brutal blow for the Lakers and their fans, who couldn’t help but lament the whole situation on social media.

AD said he can't move his arm and my heart can't take it.

— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) April 16, 2023

https://twitter.com/MambaSZN/status/1647693998222462976

All Lakers fans can do now is sit by, wait for an update, and hope for the best. But as one fan noted, playoff injury scares have been a common theme for Davis since he joined the Lakers.

It’s like Anthony Davis’ body was made out of Rudy Gobert’s charisma

— Sam Morril (@sammorril) April 16, 2023

The good news for L.A. is that AD did come back into the game, and he will also be available for Game 2, but it remains to be seen if he can retain his effectiveness if he has to play with some discomfort.

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1647697805853728768

Thankfully, the Lakers seemed to have avoided any serious injuries, but the fragility of Davis still puts a potential championship run in jeopardy this season.


Why NBA Experts Don’t Trust The Lakers

While it’s true that the Lakers are much improved since February’s trade deadline, the team still relies heavily on the play of LeBron and Anthony Davis, and that formula may be outdated.

As Colin Cowherd explained on his show, James is past his prime, and AD cannot be trusted to stay on the floor.

“Can they beat a good team like Memphis four times? I think they can in the first playoff series, but I don’t think they can extend it to a second playoff series or a third,” said Colin. “I just think you’re asking too much of an old guy and an often hurt guy in Anthony Davis.”

Well, that take seems to have been validated in the very first playoff game, as it’s clear that the health of AD is going to remain a huge question mark for the Lakers all throughout these playoffs.

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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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