It’s Year 4 for Anthony Davis in Los Angeles, and it’s pretty safe to say this one is the biggest, SIChrisMannix writes
, which Davis believes contributed to his shooting percentages cratering, simply needed time to heal. “I never lost confidence in my shot,” Davis said. The extended offseason, Davis says, has him feeling better than he has in years. “I’m 100% healthy,” said Davis. “I feel great.”
Nationally, expectations for the Lakers are modest. They are not considered a title contender. Many projections have them fighting for a spot in the playoffs. ESPN’s statistical model pegs the Lakers at 36.8 wins—around the same as the Kings and Trail Blazers., it seems, just until L.A. caves and forks over the draft capital needed to offload him.
A healthy Davis, though, could change that. “He’s the biggest piece to our success,” said Ham. The Lakers were 11-10 when Davis, Westbrook and LeBron James played together last season. “We didn't know how good we can be,” Davis said, “because we didn't have many reps with each other.” Davis has bonded quickly with Ham, engaging the Lakers new coach in detailed conversations about the team’s defense. “None of this works,” said Ham, “if he’s not hitting on all cylinders.” L.A.
“Two things I saw last season,” said a Western Conference assistant coach. “He was out of shape and he couldn’t make a shot. If he is in shape, he is right back to the player we saw two years ago. He was as dominant as any player in the league during that bubble season. Giannis [Antetokounmpo] won Defensive Player of the Year that season but there was no better defender than AD. I absolutely believe he can get back to that.
Added the exec, “He has to play through the minor stuff. He should do it just to prove a point. I understand why the focus is on the injuries. But he puts together a 70-game season and that injury prone stuff is gone.”this season. He told ESPN the team will play with a chip on its shoulders. He says his goal is to play all 82 games, or at least be physically available for them. Davis believes the Lakers will exceed expectations. If he does, they can.
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