In terms of offseason signings, the Lakers front office has done an amazing job. They signed Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony to strengthen their squad and it looks like they mean business. Even though the roster had a lot of injury troubles last season, LeBron and co defeated the Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament. However, come playoffs, the Phoenix Suns swept past the Lakers. Anthony Davis missed games because of niggling injuries. Thus, they need him to perform for them to have any chance of winning the title.

Richard Jefferson threw some limelight on Los Angeles’ chances for next season.

Anthony Davis must step up!!!

Former NBA champion, Richard Jefferson, spoke about the Lakers’ chances heading into the new season.

“The only way for the Lakers if everybody is healthy to win that series is if Anthony Davis is the best player on the Lakers. If he is the best player, the Nets don’t have an answer for that. The Brooklyn Nets think the Lakers don’t have an answer for KD but the difference is, that dude is six foot eleven and they don’t have a big inside and so that’s what happened with the Lakers when they won the championship,” said Jefferson.

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Fans cannot underestimate the importance of Davis. Jefferson spoke about Davis being the key player for the team. His size advantage makes a vast difference to the roster.

The Lakers ended their title drought because of his outstanding performances against Miami Heat. Despite having LeBron James as a leader on the squad, Davis was key to their success. The inability to win this year’s NBA title proves why he is important.

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Davis is key to the Lakers

The arrival of Anthony Davis in the NBA meant trouble for a lot of sides.

The big man is an able scorer, as well as an adept defender. He could do everything on a basketball court. The superstar averaged 27.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and blocked 1.4 shots per game. Those monster numbers handed him an NBA title in the 2019-2020 season. However, knee injuries derailed his plans of completing a two-peat.

He played a mere 36 games in the NBA regular season while missing key games against the Suns during the playoffs. Thus, with the key additions made to their roster, Davis will be the important player on the team, yet again. The predictions are out for the Brooklyn Nets to meet the Lakers in this year’s playoffs; with AD being the key player.

The Lakers will be the team to beat this season with their latest recruits. Can they win the NBA title once again?

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