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Lakers rumors: How LA can get Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook

By Keith Rivas

Feb 5, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) leaves the floor after an injury in the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat New Orleans Pelicans 98-95.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) leaves the floor after an injury in the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat New Orleans Pelicans 98-95.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Closing Thoughts

It’s still just an idea, but a wild one at that. Processing what that would mean for the league, if not NBA history, is a lot to take in.

Davis is the competitive type, but still hasn’t had the chance for much playoff or championship experience. Coming together with Westbrook in Los Angeles would mean getting the best of both worlds.

He would still get to learn how to mold his game around players with different skill sets that present themselves in the young core. But there would also be the chance to be that energetic duo that Los Angeles needs.

And if all else fails, it gives the Lakers a return to some serious personality.

In the same breath, it could easily be playing with fire. The last time the Lakers had players of that caliber that won multiple titles came in the form of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant.

We all know how that ended.

That in mind, it wouldn’t be so bad to see Los Angeles get some star power back and return to their competitive ways.

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And better now than never.

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