Anthony Davis, who joined the Lakers in 2019, has quickly proved himself as a force to be reckoned with. His skills, versatility, and leadership qualities have not only impressed his teammates but also the basketball community as a whole, making him a pivotal figure in the Lakers’ pursuit of championship glory.
In a recent interview, NBA superstar LeBron James expressed his belief that his long teammate, Anthony Davis is the face of the franchise. While his bold statement may not come as surprise to fans who have witnessed Davis’ exceptional performance on the court, LeBron seems to have passed his crown onto Anthony Davis with a lot of expectations.
Davis aims to play full 82-game season for Lakers
Anthony Davis has set his sights on completing a full 82-game season, which he describes as a “goal” to contribute to his team’s success. Despite numerous injury setbacks in recent years, Davis looks forward to completing the whole season without missing out on any games.
Considering his milestone ahead of the new 2023-24 season, the power forward has been really unlucky with the heaps of injuries, allowing him to play only 56 games last season.
In a recent interview, Davis was asked if he made any significant changes to his routine during the summer, to which he responded with a simple “no.” While the consistency was never an issue, it was the health care of the player that fans have been worried about. Missing 88 of a possible 238 regular season contests with the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis has been actively working on his conditioning and has emphasized the importance of preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of future injuries.
LeBron declares Anthony Davis the new face of Lakers
LeBron James was honest enough to give his words on Anthony Davis and how he is the new face of the illustrious Los Angeles Lakers franchise. This momentous declaration not only marks the passing of the torch but also cements a new era in Laker history, as LeBron added, “You look at all these [retired] numbers that surround this facility, all the greats that have come here and AD is one of them.”
The decision reflects LeBron’s confidence in Davis’s ability to step up and embrace the responsibility of being the face of one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. LeBron James, who himself is known for his dominance on the court sees similar qualities and leadership in Anthony Davis, stating that the time has come for him to take the reins and lead the team to new heights.
As the NBA 2023-24 season approaches, all eyes will be on Davis after that massive statement. With fans eagerly waiting for the duo to cause havoc on the court, the dream of another championship may not sound ludicrous to the Lakers community.
