Anthony Davis Trade: 3 reasons why Anthony Davis should head to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

Anthony Davis is likely to move on from the New Orleans Pelicans in the summer

#2 Complimentary Second Star

Anthony Davis has the personality and skill set to flourish as a second star alongside LeBron James

While there is no doubting that Davis is among the best players in the NBA, he has historically operated better as a second star. During the 16/17 season, Davis formed part of the league's most dominant duo with DeMarcus Cousins, and without his fellow big, Davis has struggled to guide the Pelicans towards playoff contention this season.

Davis' laid back personality and lack of selfishness on the court also make him the perfect candidate to play alongside LeBron James. While he would be joining a Lakers offense that is dominated by James, there would likely be no instances of hero ball due to LeBron's ability to find open men. Ultimately, there most likely won't be any teething problems between AD and LeBron, and it also helps that the duo share the same agent in Rich Paul.