After His $186 Million Extension Deal With the Lakers, 7x NBA Champion Puts a Wager on Anthony Davis

Amidst a record-breaking $186 million extension for three years with the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis had to face a lot of criticism. The ongoing debate is whether the Lakers’ star player deserves the record-breaking extension in which he will earn a whopping $62 million per year. Even though the star center was an integral part of the team when they won the NBA championship in 2020 in the Orlando bubble, he has just averaged 59 games per season for the team.

Recently, a seven-time NBA champion put a very bold wager on Anthony Davis sending shockwaves across the NBA community.

Robert Horry discusses Anthony Davis’ fitness

In the podcast ?Big Shot Bob?, 7-time NBA champion Robert Horry spoke about Anthony Davis and his fitness. The 8x All-star signed a record-breaking 3-year extension with the Lakers. Despite his lack of participation in games due to injuries, the Lakers broke the bank to re-sign their star player.?

Anthony Davis played a total of 56 games and missed 26 games in his last season. However, his last season was one of his best with 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game.?

Robert Horry spoke about his fitness and made a bold claim. According to Horry, if Davis remains fit the entire season, he could play upwards of 65 games.?

?I think he plays 65+ games this year,??Horry claimed.

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That is massive for an injury-prone player. And the fact that Davis has played just 236 games over 4 seasons makes it interesting.?

Horry backs up his answer by stressing about AD?s fitness and his workout regimen. Horry further added, ?He needs to come into the season in shape.??

?He comes in shape and keeps on the path of working out and doing ‘PT,’ physical therapy, every day?. He could play 65+ games,”?Horry added.

Record-breaking extension: Lakers’ bold move despite injury concerns

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics have a fierce and evident rivalry. The rivalry extends beyond the court, with both franchises fighting even for being the superior team in terms of contract negotiations.

The recent contract extension of Jaylen Brown broke the record, with the Celtics star set to earn a whopping $304 million for over 5 years. However,?Brown enjoyed the record just for a mere 9 days. The Lakers extended the contract of Anthony Davis, who will now earn $186 million for 3 years. The contract edges past Brown’s contract by $1.2 million in annual earnings.

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