Superstar Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers was seen at Saturday’s NFL Divisional Playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers. In any case, the eight-time NBA All-Star’s status as a questionable participant in Sunday’s matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers perplexed fans.
Having suffered from bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, Davis is reportedly doubtful to play in their upcoming match. Cam Reddish (knee), Taurean Prince (knee), and LeBron James (ankle) are all questionable to participate.
It came as a surprise to many Lakers fans, considering his ιnjury status for their upcoming game, that “AD” was out enjoying an NFL game instead of resting and recovering.
They voiced their opinions on social media. What follows is a selection of what they posted on X (formerly Twitter):
I’ll sl@p this, as @sincerelycavan put it:
Anthony Davis’s general health and performance have the Los Angeles Lakers coach ecstatic.
All-Star center Anthony Davis has been performing admirably this NBA season, which has pleased Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham.
In contrast to his previous seasons, when he struggled with and was restricted by a number of injuries, ‘AD’ has been an integral part of the Lakers’ success this season. So far, he has only missed two games out of 43 total appearances.
Even if the Lakers (21-22) haven’t been great, the player who was selected first overall has been a consistent contributor. Every game this season in 36.1 minutes, he has scored 25.2 points, grabbed 12.1 boards, dished out 3.8 assists, blocked 2.5 shots, and stole 1.2.
Ham is ecstatic to witness Davis’s excellent performance and eagerly anticipates his continued success. As reported by The Athletic, he recently stated:
It was clear that his physique was in a terrific place. He’s feeling great. He has a lot of power. He’s merely fulfilling his necessary obligations. Nothing is being forced on him. Prepare for it. That’s the sеcrеt of its efficiency.
Meanwhile, the trainer chimed in:
By getting strong hits on screens, he’s simply playing the game as it should be played. His mentаl and spiritual states are excellent. Additionally, his physical condition is excellent at the moment.
In the offseason, the Lakers and Anthony Davis reached an agreement on a three-year, $186 million deal extension.
He was an integral part of the team’s historic first-place finish in the NBA In-Season Tournament earlier this year. The championship game versus the Indiana Pacers was a showcase for Davis’s exceptional play. He contributed significantly to their 123-109 triumph with 41 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks.
On Friday, Anthony Davis played 35 minutes and finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in a game against the Brooklyn Nets.