If the Los Angeles Lakers want to win the 2023 NBA Championship, Anthony Davis’ form is extremely crucial for the team.
In the first-round series vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, Davis has been inconsistent. While he is healthy, an anonymous NBA executive recently blasted AD for lacking love for basketball.
“OK, how many years does LeBron have, and how many years can they actually keep Anthony Davis engaged? Because AD ain’t got any great love for this game,” The executive told Heavy Sports. “So their window is a short one.”
Despite Anthony Davis’ lack of consistency, the Lakers are currently up 3-1 against the Grizzlies. In the series, AD is averaging 19.5 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.8 SPG, and 4.8 BPG.
A huge reason behind Davis’ low-scoring output is his lackluster shooting, as he is shooting 42.6% from the field and 33.3% from downtown.
Should The Lakers Move On From Anthony Davis?
No one has ever questioned Anthony Davis’ talent. It has always been his inability to stay healthy for the majority of the season.
This season, Davis has managed to stay fit for the majority of the second half, and as a result, the Lakers are now in the playoffs. Despite that, a few weeks ago, there were rumors that the Purple and Gold may consider trading Davis this summer.
“Good to see AD’s trade value rise. Gonna need that when they move him this offseason.”
At the time, the Lakers were struggling to advance to the postseason. The situation has changed now as the Lakers clinched the seventh seed in the Western Conference and are on the verge of defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening round of the playoffs.
If Anthony Davis can find his touch regularly from the offensive end of the floor, there is no reason for the Lakers to move on from the 30-year-old. After all, he is still fulfilling the role of a defensive anchor for the Purple and Gold.
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