Lakers: Four young stars that should join LA at some point in their careers

Lakers: Four young stars that should come to LA at some point in their careers

By Jason Reed | Oct 22, 2017

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 13: Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses with the trophy and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans and DeMarcus Cousins of the Sacramento Kings after winning in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend 2016 at Air Canada Centre on February 13, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

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PF Anthony Davis (Age 24)

Antetokounmpo’s biggest threat to be the face of the NBA is, in fact, the brow himself, Anthony Davis. When Davis was drafted, he quickly turned into one of the best players in the NBA and was the prime candidate to take the throne from LeBron James. Although playing on the awful Pelicans has plateaued his perception, Davis still is one of the best the NBA has to offer.

Now at the power forward position alongside DeMarcus Cousins, Davis brings a unique intensity that is matched with his ability to stretch the floor. There is not another power forward that can stretch the floor like Davis while maintaining that hard-nosed, gritty style of play that allows Davis to be a premier shot blocker and rebounding machine.

Davis is special.

What is scary for opposing teams is Davis is only getting better as well. Every single season Davis’ production has increased. Last season, the fifth year forward averaged 28 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per season.

Again, playing for the awful Pelicans and a franchise that seems to be stuck in neutral will only send Davis searching for the limelight. There is no bigger limelight than Los Angeles, and by the time Davis can walk away from New Orleans, they may already be a playoff contending team.

Davis is under contract with the Pelicans until the end of the 2020-21 season. After that, Davis will be 28 years old and in the prime of his career. If the Lakers are back to their winning ways, it may be a perfect match for both sides.

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