Los Angeles Lakers: Why Anthony Davis is favorite to join LA

By Jason Reed | Sep 20, 2018

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 19: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

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2. Anthony Davis might be the only star that wants to play with LeBron

We do not know what Anthony Davis wants. We know he probably wants to win and get paid. Aside from that, we cannot really assume his personal sentiments.

However, what we do know is there has been a collection of stars that have not wanted to play with LeBron James that it has been alarmingly. Kyrie Irving, Paul George, Jimmy Butler and potentially Kawhi Leonard are all of those stars.

It is not as simple as not wanting to play with LeBron, except for Irving’s case, but it a concerning trend that could hurt the Los Angeles Lakers. If Klay Thompson shares this sentiment and Leonard really isn’t interested in playing alongside James, the Lakers really have no other chance.

The only reason we are assuming that Davis has some sort of desire is his sudden move to change agencies, with Klutch Sports Group being the front-runner to sign him, despite not being close to a contract year. Of course, there are more things to do than negotiate contracts but the timing of the switch is interesting.

Plus, even if playing with LeBron isn’t the first thing on Davis’ radar, he would really have no say if the Lakers opted to trade for him. Davis would have to finish out his contract in LA, which should be good enough for at least two rings alongside James.

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