Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis says the real LeBron James is going to show up on Christmas Day against the Los Angeles Clippers.

On opening night versus Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, LeBron put up just 18 points while shooting 7-of-19 from the field. James has been a monster for the Lakers since then, and Davis assured Max Kellerman of ESPN that The King will make up for his opening night blunder once Christmas Day rolls around:

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LeBron hasn't missed a game this season for the Lakers, who are 24-4. The four-time MVP is averaging 25.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 10.6 assists while shooting 49.8 percent from the field, 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free-throw line.

After missing the playoffs last season for the first time since his second year in the league, James sat back all summer and heard all these pundits slander his name. As he always does, James took the high road and focused on what he can control.

Now, LeBron is playing like an MVP again since he’s healthy. With James and Davis leading the way, the Lakers have a great chance at winning the title this season. No one wants to see LeBron and Davis in a seven-game playoff series, although Leonard, Paul George and the Clippers may have something to say about that.