The Los Angeles Lakers are playing extremely well this season, thanks in large part to All-NBA forward Anthony Davis. The newest superstar of the Purple and Gold has been dominant on both ends of the floor, and it seems that he just keeps on getting better. Before the start of the season, a lot of people have doubted AD's ability to shine in the bright lights of LA. Some actually said he might succumb to the pressure of helping the Lakers win a championship. One of his critics has been Kendrick Perkins, who openly admitted on Twitter that he was wrong about his initial impressions about the six-time All-Star.
If Anthony “AD” Davis can keep this type of play up he could possibly win the DPOY and the MVP. That young Man is in a ZONE on both ends. My apologies AD for the early disrespect!!!
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) December 10, 2019
Davis is averaging 27.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.7 blocks this season. He's also been relatively healthy for most of the season, which is an extremely good sign. Moreover, he's complimented LeBron James really well.
Although Bron is the one who's running the offense, it is pretty clear that AD is the Lakers' primary scoring option. He just dropped a season-high 50 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves a couple of days ago, and he'll definitely look to ride his momentum in LA's upcoming five-game road trip.
For the first time in seven years, the Lakers are legitimate title contenders. They have two superstars leading the way and a roster that's filled with players who are committed to winning and at a high level.
But in the end, Davis will play an extremely significant role in the Lakers' quest to win the title this season.
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