The three-year extension ensures Anthony Davis will be a Los Angeles Laker through 2028. Even with the notable injury concerns and regressions as a jump shooter, the Lakers had to make this deal. jovanbuha explains why:
earlier in the summer, one offseason objective remained for Los Angeles: Lock up Davis, one of the franchise’s cornerstones, for most of the remaining decade.
“Couldn’t think more highly of Anthony Davis as a Laker and as a player,” Pelinka said in Las Vegas on July 9. “He’s helped deliver a championship to our franchise. He’s been an incredible captain and leader. The extension is a win-win for both sides. The Lakers guarantee stability over the next half-decade, no longer having to worry about the disaster scenario of James retiring and Davis opting out and leaving them in free agency next summer. Davis, meanwhile, gets the long-term security that might not have been there had he suffered another significant injury this season.
If anything, this deal is probably more of a win for the Lakers, considering they’ll save money on the back end of his contract compared to what could’ve happened had Davis declined to extend and instead exercised his early termination option to become a free agent in 2024.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
World Cup theme composer Carl Davis dies aged 86Carl Davis also composed the music for the BBC's hit adaption of Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth.
Read more »
Pride and Prejudice and Bafta-winning composer Carl Davis dies aged 86Sad news coming in this morning. Carl Davis, the Bafta-winning composer behind the music of the 1990s Pride and Prejudice TV series, has died at the age of 86.
Read more »
Anthony Joshua reveals Dillian Whyte is his screensaver ahead of their rematchAnthony Joshua is literally locked in ahead of his rematch with Dillian Whyte as he has a picture of his opponent on his phone’s lock screen. The pair will clash on August 12 at the O2 Arena …
Read more »
Anthony Joshua 'admires' Tyson Fury's 'f*** it mentality' over Francis Ngannou fightAnthony Joshua is seemingly not the biggest fan of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou, but admires his rival’s attitude in taking the fight. The Gypsy King has come in for a great deal of criticis…
Read more »
Oleksandr Usyk gives telling answer about if Daniel Dubois can be compared to Anthony JoshuaOleksandr Usyk believes there is no comparison between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. The WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world champion, who won his belts from AJ, is set to next face Dubois as hi…
Read more »
Police arrest man accused of fondling women's feet as they slept in holiday resortPolice have arrested a man suspected of breaking into homes and fondling women's feet while they slept
Read more »