Los Angeles Lakers made a strong statement that enters the second half of the regular season of 2024-25. Indeed, on the back of the season, Los Angeles defeated Boston Celkus in a truly dominant way, with a 117-96 victory at the end of the first half.
At the heart of success, Anthony Davis, in which his performance was overwhelmed in court in one way or another with his words.
Davis ended Boston with 24 points, eight rebounds, three passes, three blocks and aft in just 31 minutes. It was dominant on both ends of the floor, as it would prove what might be the best performance of this season of purple and gold.
Before the game, Davis spoke with Shams Charania from ESPN He stated, for the third year in a row, that he wants to see Lakers acquire a high -quality position.
“I think we need another. [McGee] And Dowit [Howard] In 5 I am four years old. I think our ‘1-20 team was the perfect building for a team. “
Previously, Davis asked the General Manager from Lakers Rob Pelinka to move to a center in 2023 and 2024, and he has now doubled three times in 2025.
Anthony Davis now asked to help at the center in 2023, 2024 and 2025
Davis plays at the American Professional League in 2024-25, which is in line with what he did in 2023-24. As such, it is easy to defend the decision to play in the center when a clear and important amount of success is tried through this formula.
Davis is assigned to a heavy defensive workflow like any player in the American Professional League, however, it often works as a safety of the team’s teammates in each position.
This role usually pulls Davis away from the edge, and thus leaving Lakers exposed along the back line. With this in mind, it should not be a surprise that Los Angeles is 28th in the American Professional League in the permitted points in the paint and number 25 at the second opportunity permit.
By adding an internal supplement requested by Davis, Lakers can recognize these defects and highlight the strengths of the franchise player in the defense.
Skilled comparisons with what Davis on the defense will be Antokounpo and Ivan Mobly. The Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers team at the end of the land, which makes their presence known wherever their team needs them.
While Anttokounmpo and Mobiley are surrounded by the protection of an edge installed in Brock Lopez and Garrett Allen, Davis is currently supported by a relatively unknown commission in Jackson Hayes.
This is not slight against Hayes, which showed signs of progress on both ends of the earth in 2024-25. Instead, it is a recognition of the fact that he has not yet yet a Allen or Lopez level, or even the start of a night player, when it comes to protecting the paint or removing opponents from the panels.
There may be other priorities that must be taken into account on the commercial front, but if Lakers want to avoid the alienation of Davis, it is time for a long time to honor his request to help the center.
