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Dec 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts after a play against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter of the in season tournament championship final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts after a play against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter of the in season tournament championship final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Anthony Davis has been on an impressive run lately. The 30-year-old played a crucial role in his team lifting the inaugural in-season tournament trophy. There was a lot of chatter around AD’s role in the team for a long time. However, he has managed to shut everything down for the time being.
Recently, ex-NBA star Chandler Parsons talked about Davis’ performance throughout the in-season tournament. Parsons said that this version of AD is lethal and he wishes to see more of it.
Ex-NBA star is impressed by Anthony Davis
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AD’s role in the LA Lakers team was under a cloud of doubt for a long time. The most common concern for people was when or if he would be able to break out of LeBron James‘ shadow. With a lot of questions coming his way, Davis getting back in prime form was of utmost importance, and that is exactly what he did when it mattered the most. During the recently concluded in-season tournament final, AD was at the peak of his prowess. The 30-year-old dropped 41 points with 20 rebounds and ensured the victory for his team.
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Among many who are awestruck by AD’s performance in the final is the 35-year-old ex-NBA star. On the Run It Back show he said that this version of Davis is what the Lakers need and what he wanted to see. Parsons said, “[Anthony Davis] is a top, top elite player in this league when he gives that effort.” In addition to that, Parsons expressed that he wishes to see more of the chest-thumping AD on the court. He said, “We just want it more often.”
“[Anthony Davis] is a top, top elite player in this league when he gives that effort. We just want it more often.”@ChandlerParsons has high praise for AD and his stellar performance during the NBA In-Season Tournament. 🙌
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— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) December 11, 2023
Parsons also said that consistency from AD will eventually mean the ultimate glory for the Lakers franchise.
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Can Anthony Davis lead the Lakers to their 18th title?
The Lakers are one of the most decorated franchises in the NBA’s history. Currently, they are tied with the Boston Celtics for the most number of NBA titles at 17. The LA franchise equaled that number with their 2020 NBA title run, which was led by LeBron. Now, with the in-season title in their possession, they’re a prime contender for the ultimate glory as well.
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Parsons said that the Lakers are a very good team and are potential title contenders. The ex-NBA star said that they’ll need AD to continue this form till the very end to make that dream come true. Another advantage of Davis’s good run is that LeBron alone doesn’t need to do the heavy lifting. All things considered, and with no serious injuries along the way, the Lakers might be able to surpass the Celtics’ legacy.
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