2023-07-19 13:06:00
Author of a big season with the Lakers, Anthony Davis might be rewarded with a new contract. According to the latest information fromESPN, the new deal will be signed even before the start of training camp.
Repositioned at pivot position last season, Anthony Davis has shown that he is still one of the most dominant interiors in the League. With 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2 blocks on average per game, Unibrow played a crucial role in the course of the Lakers, eliminated in the Conference Finals by future champion Denver.
The Angelinos are therefore satisfied with the face shown by their All-Star but they are also aware that it might slip away soon if nothing is done. Under contract until 2025, Anthony Davis has a player option that he can decline to test the Free Agency market from 2024. Suffice to say that the suitors would not be lacking for an AD just 31 years old.
In order to avoid any risk, Rob Pelinka (General Manager of the Lakers) activated the second to extend his star. Selon Dave McMenamin d’ESPNthe signals seem positive regarding a new deal between the two parties. The insider even bets on the fact that Davis will be extended before training resumes in September. He opened up to the “Lowe Post” podcast (Zach Lowe’s podcast) regarding this file.
“Anthony Davis, according to Rob [Pelinka], is someone who has represented the Lakers very well, whether it’s the way he played despite his foot injury last year and the fact that he was a major part of the title won in 2020, and he wants to continue having Anthony Davis as a Laker. I’m not too concerned regarding how things play out, whether it’s the maximum number of years or the maximum amount of dollars, that remains to be seen and will be decided by Rich Paul, Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss.”
“But as things stand, I expect an agreement to be reached. A lot of it is regarding recognizing the value of Anthony Davis and that it’s impossible to replicate what he brings to the field with LeBron James when he’s healthy, it’s just impossible.” […]
“I’m sure Anthony Davis will come to training camp with a new contract.”
With Anthony Davis extended over time, the Lakers might ensure some competitiveness for the last years of LeBron James’ career (if he stays), while preparing for the sequel since the King is not eternal. Arrived at the Lakers in 2019, Anthony Davis has repeatedly repeated his attachment to the Purple and Gold. When Pau Gasol retired from his jersey last March, he had also explained that he hoped to see his number 3 one day on the ceiling of the Crypto.com Arena.
Source texte : ESPN / Lowe Post Podcast
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