After the embarrassing exit in the previous season of the NBA, the Lakers made necessary changes heading into the 2022-23 NBA season. They acquired some new players, including Patrick Beverley. LA even appointed a new head coach. However, these steps have not proved to be enough for the team\’s success. Out of the first ten games played, the Lakers have ended on the losing side in eight of them.
Evidently, the Lakers\’ reliable shooter Anthony Davis has not been able to perform as per his reputation. Therefore, there are now rumors lingering about the Lakers potentially trading Davis. In the midst of this, NBA fans on Twitter have criticized LeBron James, as he has also not been able to perform well. But all the guns are pointing either at Russell Westbrook or AD.
Fans Going Crazy Over Anthony Davis\’ Trade Rumors!
The Los Angeles Lakers have not had a good NBA season in 2022–2023. And things are only getting worse for the talented club, as there are rumors that they are trying to move All-Star Anthony Davis. The Lakers squad has struggled in the current season on all fronts, and the management and fans are growing impatient with them. Frank Vogel, the head coach of the Lakers who guided the club to the 2019–20 season, was fired due to the team\’s poor play.
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Apparently, the Lakers\’ new strategy hasn\’t made a difference, as the squad is still having trouble. They now have a 2-8 season record after ten games. In the Western Conference standings, LA is now directly above the Houston Rockets at the bottom of the second-to-last spot. Therefore, the news of Anthony Davis\’ potential trade is not a surprise, considering how poorly the entire team is doing.
With an average of 22.5 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game, Davis continues to produce at a high level. But throughout his career, the big guy has been prone to accidents. Additionally, he is moving notably more slowly and stiffly this season. AD has also had trouble shooting, especially from outside.
There have been talks that AD may be up for trade, as the Ringer\’s Bill Simmons disclosed on his show on Monday. As a result, supporters immediately started criticizing LeBron James, whom they consider to be at the core of the debates over his future with the franchise. Many fans on Twitter argued that it should be James instead of Anthony Davis, whom the Lakers should look to trade.
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The LA Lakers will be under lots of eyes, closely watching how they respond to the present circumstances. Though he is regarded as one of the NBA\’s top inside defenders, Anthony Davis will be difficult to trade. And there aren\’t many players in the league that can fill his spot in the lineup.
