Claiming to Be a Fan, Stephen A. Smith Viciously Rejects the Lakers’ Head Coach’s Idea on Anthony Davis: “Hell No”

There’s always a tussle between fans, pundits, and people who are actually involved with the game. Rarely do we see a decision being welcomed by everyone. Recently, Stephen A. Smith lashed out at Darvin Ham for an announcement he made for Anthony Davis. Now, Stephen A. is a reputed name in the NBA world, so criticism coming from him is bound to perk up some ears.

However for him to refute a claim on Davis is not new. But, with the game-changing rapidly, Ham’s thought behind the new proposal is the hope of enabling his team to stay sharp. However, we’ll have to understand what made the 55-year-old come up with this response, despite claiming to be a fan.

Anthony Davis’ new role?

The LA Lakers had a fairly average run last season. Now going into the new season, the franchise is looking to make some major changes. With their star player, LeBron James heading into his 21st season in the league, the Lakers have to plan accordingly to ensure they make points. For that, the team needs some structural changes as far as the players’ roles are concerned. Their head coach Darvin Ham recently announced that he thinks putting Davis in a more three-point-oriented role will benefit the team.

As reported by ESPN, Ham said “I want him, if he can. I know he won’t do it, but maybe he’ll shock me, but I’ve requested to see six 3-point attempts a game.” The game is now heavily influenced by the three-pointers. While one particular player is credited for this revolution, Stephen Curry, every other team has made attempts to add the skill to their roster. With the Lakers moving forward in the same direction, with someone as dominant as AD, it just proves the shift that has happened.

However, the Darvin Ham theory doesn’t seem to appeal to everyone, especially Stephen A Smith

Stephen A. Smith blasts Anthony Davis’ idea before it starts

When asked about Davis shooting more threes per game, Stephen A. on First Take had some vicious responses. Shutting down the idea immediately, he said “hell no”, that Davis shouldn’t be put up for such a role. Continuing with the bashing, he started listing out his below-average record to make his point. He said, “[Anthony Davis has] the 12th worst three-point percentage in NBA history. Why are you encouraging him to shoot more threes?”

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However, he added that he is a fan of Ham and appreciates everything he has done with the franchise. But, digesting his new idea, seems a bit much for the renowned journalist.

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