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Rockets Legend Makes a Bold Claim About the Impact of an Anthony Davis Trade On Teams Like Houston, San Antonio and Portland

Published 03/04/2022, 4:30 PM EST

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The NBA on TNT show and hot takes go hand in hand. The show is known for its opinions on all activities on and off the court. And this time, the panelists are back with just that. Talking on the show, Kenny Smith talked about the Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis.

 

According to Smith, the Rockets will make the playoffs if Davis is put on their roster. Moreover, he goes on to mention that only the Lakers will not make the playoffs with Davis.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are currently one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA. They recently lost their game against city rivals Los Angeles Clippers. This loss takes their record against the Clippers to 0-7 in the last 2 years. This being said, it is stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis who are facing all the fire.

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Despite being decent all season, LeBron’s efforts are not enough to bail the Lakers out of trouble. Davis is currently struggling with injuries that have troubled him all season. Moreover, Davis has not been performing up to expectations, even when he is fit to play.

Davis averages 23.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this season. Although he has not been disappointing in terms of stats, Davis has had one of his worst seasons in terms of shooting.

Eminent analyst Kenny Smith has a solution for the Davis problem. According to him, a trade to the Houston Rockets will ensure a playoff spot for the Rockets and Davis. 

Talking on the NBA on TNT show, Smith said, “ If I put Anthony Davis on the Houston Rockets, they are going to be significantly in the playoffs. If I put him in the San Antonio Spurs, in the Portland Trailblazers, they are in the playoffs.”

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He further mentions that any team other than the Lakers will be in the playoffs with Anthony Davis. The team is currently in 9th place in the Western Conference and is struggling for a playoff spot.

The biggest worry surrounding Davis is his shooting form. He currently has a shot percentage of 58.2%. Considering this, do you agree with Kenny Smith? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhinava is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication. Abhinava has been following NBA for the past 6 years and is a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry.
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