Within the NBA, there are only a handful of players as crafted as Anthony Davis. His ruthless blocks and energetic play make him an attraction that commands major attention. Furthermore, as part of the Los Angeles Lakers, his legacy has grown multifolds. Boasting a net worth of $160 million, the Brow’s three-year extension has him as one of the most lucrative annual earners in the NBA. With such a wild influx also comes luxury. For basketball players, they have a special affinity for watches.

In a recent GQ video, revered jeweler, Moses the Jeweler analyzed some of the rarest and stupendously priced wrist pieces that NBA players have sported. In the case of Davis, his choice at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony stood out. At the time when his Laker teammate, LeBron James hoisted the flag on the boat, the 31-year-old wore a successor of the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore.

The model, released in 2018 was a part of AP’s 25th anniversary of their iconic Royal Oak watch. Moses reveals Anthony Davis wore the 18-karat rose gold model, “numbered to 50 pieces” worldwide. The watch is distinct compared to its predecessor. Equipt with a 45mm case, it has a captivating skeleton dial, allowing a look into the internal mechanics of the carefully assembled watch. Furthermore, as the name suggests, it has a tourbillon at 9 o’clock.

According to Robb Report, the timepiece was valued at $322,514 at the time Anthony Davis wore it at the Olympics. Moses helps understand just why the extravagant watch costs a fortune. “If you’re a big name and you got a lot of money, this is like one of the hottest watches everyone’s seeking,” he explained.

Anthony Davis had a memorable Olympics

The royal start was fitting for the contingent that Anthony Davis joined in Paris. Speaking of the basketball unit in particular, they were dubbed as the ‘Avengers’. For the first time, the three pillars of the modern game—Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Steph Curry all aligned on one side.

The team boasted other supreme talents. With that in mind, it was essential for Steve Kerr to have a defensive anchor. It just so happened that Davis and Bam Adebayo became a hellish pairing in the frontcourt. AD averaged 1.5 blocks during the tournament, leading the star-fueled Team USA.

With a myriad of scoring sensations surrounding him, Davis understood the importance of being a hounding defender to “dominate” games. “I’m a two-way player, so I don’t have to score every time down the floor or try to score the basketball. I can let these guys do what they do best, and I can defer to the defensive end and block shots,” he told Andscape about his thought process.

In the gold medal game, playing against a brute France team, Anthony Davis conjured his peak performance. Leading the game with four blocks, he contained the tall French team. He was integral in ensuring gold returns to Team USA. And in 2028, it seems Anthony Davis could be ready for a frontal role when the Olympics arrive in Los Angeles.