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LeBron James Keeps It Real On Anthony Davis’ Return To The Lakers

LeBron James has to temper his own excitement when it comes to the prospect of Anthony Davis returning to the Lakers from injury.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 23, 2023
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The Los Angeles Lakers are counting down the days until Anthony Davis returns to the floor for the team. Davis has had lengthy injury absences for the last 3 seasons, something that has derailed the Lakers’ chances of success twice before. This season, the Lakers have managed to keep themselves afloat without AD.

The Lakers just overcame a 25-point halftime deficit after the worst quarter in franchise history saw them get outscored 13-45 in the second quarter. The win over the Blazers was their most impressive and comes to begin the week when AD is expected to return to the team. 

LeBron James is excited about Davis’ returning but also wants the big man to take as much time as he needs before returning to the court.

LeBron on AD's imminent return: "I don't want to get too excited. I just want him to take has much time as he needs and when he's ready and he feels like he's ready to put on a uniform, I'll get excited again."

— Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) January 23, 2023

Outside Anthony Davis, the team is also waiting for the returns of crucial rotational players like Lonnie Walker IV and Austin Reaves. It’s remarkable how LeBron has been able to carry the Lakers through this spell but Dennis Schroder, Thomas Bryant, and even Russell Westbrook deserve credit for keeping the Lakers successful despite their injury woes. 


Are The Playoffs A Realistic Goal For LA?

After the team fell to a 2-10 record to start the season, many wrote the Lakers off from making the playoffs. No team in history has ever made the playoffs after the start the Lakers had, which saw them go 0-5 in the first 5 games of the season. However, they’ve been comfortably over .500 after their opening 12-game stretch even with LeBron and AD missing time in this span.

Everyone knows that LA needs to make a trade but it doesn’t look like Jeanie Buss is going to sanction a trade that includes future picks. Despite that, it seems the current roster is trying its best to make sure they can take the Lakers to the postseason even with all the doubts that have been cast upon them. 

Davis returning from injury as the MVP-caliber player he was prior to his stress fracture will be crucial in determining their success. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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