?He Don?t Want to Play Batman?: Having ?Rejected? LeBron James? Generosity, 6ft 10 Lakers Star ?Attacked? by Paul Pierce and Ex-MVP

The expectations are sky high after the Los Angeles Lakers signed one of its players on a massive extension. This is all the grand setup for the future of the team after LeBron James finally hangs up the purple and gold. Despite several on-court setbacks, this Laker player is projected as a successor to King James. At least one NBA legend seems to think so.

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce have a lot of hopes for Anthony Davis‘ future. They, however, think that AD doesn’t think he’s ready himself. ‘The Big Ticket’ and ‘The Truth’ raved about Davis’ potential in this week’s KG Certified.

Paul Pierce wants Anthony Davis to Surpass LeBron James

The Lakers are turning the gears and preparing for a shift with the march of time. They’re already thinking about what’s next after LeBron James, who is in his 21st NBA season. They’re making a sizable investment in Anthony Davis by signing him to a three-year extension worth $186 million. This deal has just set expectations for AD’s future in the NBA.

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Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce discuss Davis in the latest episode of Showtime Basketball’s?KG Certified. These two NBA legends want active Titans to make way for future stars like Anthony Davis.

According to the two legends, James wants to pass the baton to Davis. But the younger Laker is apparently reluctant. Pierce said, “[LeBron’s] been trying to give him who the team … but I just feel like AD ain’t been wanting to.”

He had predictions for the next season, too. “I feel like LeBron. He’ll start the season going to AD. But he’d be like, Man, I’m tired of waiting on you”. That’s a bold statement since we don’t know what the next NBA season holds. But Pierce stuck to his point.?“I mean, that’s what it looked like. It’s like he been trying to hand the keys to AD…. he don’t… I don’t think he want them.”?

Kevin Garnett sees superhero potential in Anthony Davis

Since his new deal with the Lakers, NBA legends are pinning their hopes on Davis. Even the Lakers star, James Worthy, is waiting to see Davis shine. While there’s very little doubt that AD can be the next big superstar of the league, injuries mar his career.

Garnett seems to agree that Davis is not ready yet. “Anthony Davis wants to play Robin, bro. He don’t want to play Batman,”?he summarized Pierce’s point.

The Celtics legend believes Davis has room to improve. Even if he’s not immediately ready, Garnett has high aspirations.?I expect Anthony Davis to be MVP in these next two years or something.”?He envisions the power forward to prove he’s worthy of that new contract. “And he’s going to have to take the reins of, yeah, I’m the best player in the league”.

What are your comments on Garnett and Pierce’s analysis of Anthony Davis?

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