Anthony Davis becomes a Free Agent

Anthony Davis becomes a Free Agent

Anthony Davis

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Anthony Davis

The last thing Los Angeles Lakers would want is Anthony Davis leaving their franchise. Their marquee player stepped up when they needed him the most in the playoffs and also in the regular season, with James on the bench, the Lakers were at ease when Davis was on the floor. From Dunks to 3-pointers to crucial blocks, Davis has done it all for the Lakers.  

A source of Yahoo Sports has suggested that the 27-YO has declined the $28.7 million player option with the Lakers. This is a complete shocker because the NBA pundits were almost sure that he will not move out of his new home this quickly. 

Anthony Davis declines his player option 

Davis is efficient on both ends of the court. His defense was good enough to land him next to Giannis Antetokounmpo in the DPOY 2020 run. More so, he acted as the perfect leader on the floor whenever Bron was not around.  

The Lakers are certainly counting on him in this upcoming season, where The Akron Hammer will potentially play fewer minutes to keep his fitness intact. News like this can definitely send tremors in the LA-based organization’s front office. 

Interestingly, one must remember that speculations were strong that Anthony would decline his player option to work out a better deal. In his free agency, AD can negotiate a 1+1, a 2+1, or a longer 4-year max deal with the Lakers to ensure financial security as he is soon approaching his 30s. 

What are your views on this change for the Lakers? Will AD leave playing alongside Lebron James or the duo has way much more to offer in the upcoming season? 

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