Anthony Davis: The Man Who Refuses to See Clearly
“Despite being poked in the eye a few times during his career, Anthony Davis doesn’t want to wear protective goggles.”
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP)— In an age of safety first, Anthony Davis is taking his career—and his eyesight—by the horns (one eye at a time, it seems). After that unfortunate **poke in the eye** from Jakob Poeltl of the Toronto Raptors, you would think goggles would be a no brainer, right? But no! Davis has effectively said, “Nah, I’m good!” And honestly, who doesn’t want to live life like a free spirit, especially while dunking on folks at 10 feet? Unless of course, you’re a batman villain. No goggles? That’s a bold choice!
Davis, despite his eye looking like a raw steak after practice, assures us he’s ready to play against Memphis. He didn’t seem bothered by the disfigurement because what’s better than playing basketball with one eye slightly swollen? Think of all the cool angles he gets to see! “I’ll go about my day and do what I need to do. Next up is getting more sleep” – a quote straight out of the book, “How to Prioritize Your Nap.”
Corneal What?
When it comes to medical terms, Davis is about as confident as I am singing karaoke after a few pints. “I have no idea if this is another corneal abrasion,” he said. “A couple of scratches in my eye,” he added casually. I’m starting to think the only thing glowing about Davis is the determination to avoid goggles! Perhaps he’s taking a ‘Daredevil’ approach to basketball; you know, play blind and hope for the best.
The Great Goggle Debate
The notion of Davis wearing protective eyewear has become a hot topic each time he takes a hit to the face. Example: “Will you wear goggles, Anthony?” “No.” It’s like asking a toddler if they want broccoli right before dessert. “I don’t want to, and the doctor said I didn’t have to.” What a rebellious spirit! It’s magnificent! And let me remind you, he wore goggles for three years in high school. But once the spotlight shone bright during the championship bubble, they ended up gathering dust as he took them off faster than I can say, “Right on, champ!”
Let’s not forget, Anthony is currently making jaws drop on the court with a stunning average of 31.2 points per game alongside other dazzling stats—10.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2 blocks. Which begs the question- Can he get eye poked more often? I mean, he’s practically the MVP already; perhaps some eyeball injuries are just his ticket to an annual awards ceremony!
A Team in Transition
Despite the injury drama, the Lakers press on. Davis’s backup, Jaxson Hayes, is stepping up with a season-high of 12 points, and if that’s not a solid effort in team spirit, I don’t know what is. But wait, the plot thickens—Christian Wood is on the sidelines with knee issues, leaving the team in a precarious spot. Lakers coach JJ Redick has reassured fans that Wood’s *”soreness”* would soon subside. Classic coach speak, as if knee discomfort is a casual chat over coffee!
Final Thoughts
So here we are, witnessing the saga of Anthony Davis and his grand refusal to join the *Goggle Club*. He’s proved, time after time, that a little eye mischief won’t stand in the way of his ambitions to dominate on the court. So while the Lakers aim for victory, with Davis unphased by the chaotic poking about, let’s sit back and enjoy the ride. He might just bring back the “cryptic eye injury” to the forefront of the NBA—one spectacular dunk at a time!
What’s next? An eye patch? Perhaps a solo album on keeping your peepers safe? Whatever he does, you can guarantee that as long as there are basketballs flying and eyeballs rolling, Anthony Davis will be there to catch it—preferably with both eyes wide open and goggles nowhere in sight!
Despite enduring numerous eye pokes throughout his career, Anthony Davis remains adamant about not donning protective goggles.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Davis has informed the media that he has recuperated from a recent incident where he was poked in the left eye by Toronto Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl. Despite experiencing this eye injury, Davis remains unpersuaded about the need for protective goggles.
The star forward for the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed on Tuesday that he is set to take the court against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday evening, as fans eagerly anticipate the match-up at 10 ET, ESPN. After practice at the Lakers’ training facility, it was apparent that his left eye was quite discolored and red, serving as a reminder of the injury.
“I’ll go about my day and do what I need to do,” Davis said, emphasizing his focus on recovery and readiness to play. “Next up is getting more sleep.”
Davis mentioned that he has “no idea” if this latest injury is another corneal abrasion. Last March, he had a similar issue after being hit in a game against the Golden State Warriors but was able to continue playing without missing any significant time.
“A couple of scratches in my eye,” Davis noted, acknowledging the discomfort without specifying the exact medical terminology. “As far as the medical term and all that, I’m not 100% sure, but I’m cleared to play.”
Each time Davis faces a poke in the face during games, he is inevitably questioned about the possibility of wearing goggles or protective eyewear, following in the footsteps of illustrious big men like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Amare Stoudemire. However, as soon as the query was raised on Tuesday, Davis quickly replied: “No.”
“I don’t want to, and the doctor said I didn’t have to,” he clarified. “Now if it gets to a point where doctor orders are to (wear goggles), then of course I will.”
Remarkably, Davis had a brief stint wearing goggles during high school, lasting about three years as a highly-regarded prospect. He also attempted to wear them during the Lakers’ 2020 championship run, which took place in the COVID-19 bubble in Florida but ultimately abandoned the idea shortly thereafter.
During the exhilarating game against Toronto on Sunday night, Davis sustained his injury while executing an impressive one-handed block on Poeltl’s dunk attempt. The Raptors player inadvertently struck Davis in the face with his off-hand, forcing Davis to exit the game. Fortunately, the Lakers secured a commanding 123-103 victory over the Raptors despite his absence.
Davis is off to an outstanding start to the regular season, provoking early Kia MVP discussions for the impressive 31-year-old. He currently ranks second in the NBA with an average of 31.2 points per game, complemented by 10.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.0 blocks for the Lakers, who hold a 6-4 record.
Backing up Davis is Jaxson Hayes, who notably achieved a season-high 12 points during the game against Toronto. However, the Lakers face a challenge at the center position due to the continued absence of Christian Wood, who recently encountered a setback in his recovery from left knee surgery.
Lakers coach JJ Redick disclosed that Wood experienced soreness in his knee upon returning to workouts in recent days. Wood has been sidelined for approximately two months, raising concerns about his recovery timeline.
“We’re going to scale him back,” Redick stated with sincerity. “We’ll have an update in about four weeks.”
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