The Los Angeles Lakers will be striving for one last push to conceal their thin playoff chances in the league. And after celebrating All-star weekend and LeBron James’ record-breaking, they would like to get on with business. With Anthony Davis back from injury, it is high time for the Lakers to set foot on the gas. It is already late for the team to make a comeback. But the countdown of the last 23 games, which will start tonight, will become crucial. In a back-to-back clash, Hollywood will face the title defenders Golden State Warriors, today. And the Lakers superstar will set on the foot with the motivation to qualify for the postseason.
The 38-year-old holds a massive grudge for missing the playoff last year because of his incompetent team. However, this year has been similar as they are the bottom seater in the Western Conference table. If LeBron James is determined to make it to the postseason, something inside the dressing room has to change. In the last few games before the All-star weekend, there was some visible tension between Anthony Davis and LeBron. And it looks like the eight-time All-star has not been on the good side of LeBron.
Anthony Davis Could Leave The Lakers Soon
Ever since the 2020 champ arrived in LA, he has been looked upon as the future of the Lakers. However, his injuries always push him out of the action for the major part of the action in the season. And if the team can not depend on such a crucial player in a time of need, he is nothing less than a liability. But if one looks at his stats when he is not suffering from pain and injury, Anthony Davis is a piece of art. However, this art only looks beautiful when it can and rusts on the bench for the rest of the time.
Recently, it is reported that LeBron James is not happy with how Anthony Davis is performing in the team. The 29-year-old gets injured frequently, and the games in that interval get compromised. Apart from jeopardizing the games, LeBron’s health also comes on the line whenever Davis is unavailable. And this could be the reason for James to send subliminal messages to Anthony Davis. According to Chris Broussard of Fox Sports, the four-time champ is sending subtle messages to Davis. If he does not collect himself and displays his magic in the last few games, he could bid farewell to LA.
In the trade market, the Lakers megastar showed great interest in his ex-teammate, Kyrie Irving. But it could not happen as the Mavericks swept him from the market. However, Anthony Davis could make space for him in the team if things do not side with James this season. And this could be a big move as AD is one of the core members of the team.