Anthony Davis Completely Rejects Following LeBron James’ Path After Confirming Key Motive Behind JJ Redick Hiring
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This isn’t the first time we hear about the post-LeBron James era. Ironically, the 4x NBA Champ, playing his 22nd season at the age of 40, has had yet another dominating stint, and he is all set to play his 21st All-Star. Amid this situation, Anthony Davis, the worthy Lakers heir, opened up about leading the side after the legend’s retirement. While the big man has so much wisdom to take from James’ illustrious career, AD refused to recreate one “inspiring” aspect.
It’s from the latest one-on-one interview by NBA Insider Shams Charania. It’s the same interview where Davis publicly revealed his desperation to find a backup center. Anyway, coming back to the subject. Charania straight up asked AD how King James’ exit would impact him. Surprisingly, he revealed that the Lakers have already begun the process of transitioning. Most importantly, the team’s decision to hire JJ Redick was part of that move.
“JJ has kind of come in and kind of did like… ‘I’m going to like, ‘Yes, I want to coach LeBron but… I came here to coach AD and now that transition has kind of happened where it’s like, ‘Okay AD, you’re the hub, you’re the focus of our offense, said Anthony Davis, as an instant response. Following that, he went on to reveal how he wanted to develop his skills like Bron to contribute to the game even if he wasn’t shooting well.
Nevertheless, there was something that he didn’t want to follow. Shams Charania asked if Davis would take Bron’s route of playing alongside his son. Even though AD considered it an “inspiring monumental moment,” he said, “Me playing basketball with my kids? That’s not happening no. My son is three and the other one is two. That’s not happening.” While 31-year-old AD has a potential decade’s worth of career left, he still can’t play with his kids, purely based on practicality.
“I’m not going to play that much longer, to be completely honest… One year, two years, whatever the case may be,” said the 40-year-old when asked about his retirement. So, while he kept it skeptical all these years, we finally have a number. It’s one or two more seasons and the NBA will have to bid farewell to the legend.
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On the other hand, the Lakers will have a huge void, losing one of the greatest players of all time. All they can do is rely on one man, the superstar’s longest-serving teammate on the LA side, Anthony Davis. Guess what, the big man and even the franchise seemed to be prepared for the big change.
“It’s a mindset of like you have to dominate each game you got to take over you know like Bron’s not going to be here you know so you come in and have a bad night like how can you still find ways to win a basketball game,” said AD, on his ambition to provide what LeBron James managed to provide for the Lakers over the last few seasons. Most importantly, will they win a ring before the Bron hangs his boots? Let us know in the comments.
