It’s been a disaster of an NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s been a disaster of a season for Anthony Davis. That’s not a coincidence.
It may be more popular to blame the Lakers’ woes on Russell Westbrook and his inability to fit with LeBron James, but Anthony Davis has had a sneakily poor 2021-22 season.
The former MVP candidate has only suited up for 40 games. His basic counting stats of 23.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks remain impressive, but he’s shooting a dismal 18.6% from distance.
His defense hasn’t met its usual standard either. His 1.2 Defensive Box Plus/Minus (DBPM), while solid, is his lowest figure since 2015-16. All told, Davis hasn’t looked himself on the rare occasions that he’s even been able to get on the floor.
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If the Lakers choose to put him on the open market, he’ll still command a hefty return. It works when you’ve got talent as rare as Davis’.
At his zenith, he’s still a two-way force capable of dominating an NBA game. At 29, there’s plenty of reason to remain optimistic that he’ll return to his previous level of play.
The Charlotte Hornets would undoubtedly love to place that bet. They’re in desperate need of a big man. Here are two trade packages they could offer for Davis if he hits the open market.
