Anthony Davis‘ consistency has once again come under scrutiny as the Los Angeles Lakers continue their playoff run. With his impressive skill set, Davis has displayed the ability to dominate games but he has also demonstrated a tendency to fluctuate on the court. Davis was on fire in Game 1 of the Lakers’ second round of the playoff series against the Golden State Warriors. He scored 35 points and propelled the team to victory. However, in Game 2, he put up a rather terrible show, scoring no more than 11 points on 5-of-16 shooting, resulting in a major defeat. The Warriors led with a score of 127-100. The series is now tied between the teams.
Consequently, AD was given a harsh reality check from fans after a former NBA player called AD out for his inconsistency, dragging even Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and JaVale McGee into his argument.
Anthony Davis gets a reality check from a former NBA player
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The Los Angeles Lakers rely heavily upon Anthony Davis, who has the potential to guide his team on both sides of the court. However, his inconsistent plays have become a cause of concern, both for the team and the fans. The 8x All-Star is known for his offensive prowess and is a key component of the team, creating easy baskets, snatching rebounds, and catching alley-oops. His performance can gravely affect the team when he’s not at his best.
Meanwhile, Jay Williams, a former NBA player who played for the Chicago Bulls recently blasted AD due to his inconsistency, who had scored just 11 points during his recent game.
He said, ?There are times when I watch AD, I’m like, your ceiling is on the level of Joki? or Embiid, maybe better. But your floor is JaVale McGee.? His comment suggests that while AD has the capacity to play at the same level as elite players like Nikola Joki or Joel Embiid, his floor is similar to JaVale McGee’s.
McGee was not really terrible on the court. He has won titles with the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the comparison made by Williams accentuates how drastically different Davis’s performance is from what he is capable of. His inconsistency has been a major concern for the Lakers, who heavily rely on Davis to perform well in order to be a title contender. On the other hand, players like Jokic and Embiid have consistently delivered while playing, helping their teams in the playoffs.
"It's hard for me to recall a superstar in this game that has such extremes. There are times when I watch AD, I'm like, your ceiling is on the level of Jokić or Embiid, maybe better. But your floor is JaVale McGee."
—@RealJayWilliams on Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/yyLhUxrcIC
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) May 5, 2023
NBA World takes down Anthony Davis
After the statement by the former NBA player got out, NBA fans were quick to react to it. Some were offended by the comparison between Anthony Davis and JaVale McGee, a 3x NBA champion.
A fan tweeted, “JaVale doesn?t deserve to catch strays like this. Man is a 3 time champion. Pick on somebody else”
JaVale doesn’t deserve to catch strays like this. Man is a 3 time champion. Pick on somebody else
— Dr. NBA Shake (@ShakeZoula) May 5, 2023
Whereas, others followed suit, with many calling AD a ‘stray’
JaVale at least gave effort. @ItsDurtyDubb @justralph23 @ElRooster93 @Miles_712 https://t.co/y7d4NqLffV
— Bruce Campbell Jr. (@SilkyJ42) May 5, 2023
No joke, this is an insult to 3-time NBA Champion JaVale McGee https://t.co/qOis5Jyb2F
— Jacob Roggero (@JacobRoggero) May 5, 2023
AD every other game https://t.co/b8MHebzOk2 pic.twitter.com/shLjxPVK1r
— Nobara cousin dem (@Trukrakune) May 5, 2023
However, there were some who came to defend AD.
Good god, man. AD has been one of the best players in the playoffs. This is a total dismissal of the load he’s carrying on the defensive end. He has to protect the paint and get all the rebounds (and play a ton of minutes). People need to appreciate how exhausting that is. https://t.co/82WcDY5OmP
— Unimpeachable Listmaker (@Joel4MVP) May 5, 2023
He better than Jokic and Embid he just be getting hurt https://t.co/J5XbGUD8FM
— Marty Jackson (@MartyJackson21) May 5, 2023
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Crazy ad is better then both of those guys https://t.co/9FL0eKLn3m
— Kayj🌟 (@Kayjuannn) May 5, 2023
Davis has had one of his best seasons to date, but if the Lakers want to advance far in the playoffs, he still needs to focus on increasing his consistency.
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