<p>It’s not usual to see the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> struggle</strong>. They entered the season as reigning <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> champions, </strong>and it looked like they were going to dominate the Western Conference as long as<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> and Anthony Davis </strong>are on the court.</p>
<p>That’s the catch. With both of their supestars out with injuries for a good part of the season, the Lakers slid in the standings and are now almost a lock to take part <strong>in the play-in tournament.</strong></p>
<p>Then again, after back-to-back wins against playoff teams like the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/phoenix-suns-t94622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/new-york-knicks-t92326" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Knicks</a>,</strong> Lakers guard <strong>Alex Caruso </strong>isn’t worried one bit, and warned the rest of the league about Anthony Davis’ rising level.</p>
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<h2>Alex Caruso Says Anthony Davis Is Back And Angry</h2>
<p><em><strong>“I can’t speak for him personally, but I know I’ve heard a lot of chit chat, some tweets, some words around the world about ‘AD is so soft and he’s falling all over the place,’</strong> and guys got to understand they’ve just got to give him a couple games to get his feet under him,”</em> Caruso said.</p>
<p><em><strong>“The beast is waking up, as everybody can tell</strong>. Last game he looked more like himself, this game he’s doing reverse dunks to finish the game. We’re starting to see vintage AD and he’s rounding in to form,</em>” he added.<span></span></p>
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<h2>Anthony Davis Says This Is The First Challenge The Lakers Have To Face Since He Got There</h2>
<p>Davis, however, seemed unbothered<strong>by the outside noise,</strong> and rather than send a message; he just said that this challenge has been fun for him because it’s the first time he’s had to endure something like this in Los Angeles:</p>
<p><em><strong>“It’s been fun, to be honest.We were a great team last year, and this is the first time since I’ve been here that we ran into a challenge. This is a different challenge for us,”</strong></em> Davis told the media, as quoted by <strong>ESPN.</strong></p>
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<p>Davis was used to fighting until the last game of the season to clinch a playoff spot during his time with the <strong>New Orleans Pelicans</strong>, so it’s not like he hasn’t been in this kind of situation before.</p>
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Alex Caruso warns the NBA about Anthony Davis: "The beast is waking up"

Alex Caruso warns the NBA about Anthony Davis: "The beast is waking up" - Bolavip US

<p>When we think about today’s most unstoppable scorers around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a>, many names can come to mind. From <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James </a>to<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/stephen-curry-t132201" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Stephen Curry</a>, Kevin Durant, James Harden; </strong>there are so many incredible talents nowadays.</p>
<p>The defense, on the other hand, <strong>seems like a lost art in today’s basketball. T</strong>he rules, referees, and even fans favor high-scoring matchups, so those good-old physical defenders have to learn how to shoot threes to stay relevant in the league.</p>
<p>Also, that’s why the so-called two-way players are so valuablein the league, as there aren’t many guys who could light you up for 25 points and then be an elite rim protector. One of the few that fits that description is<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers’ </a>Anthony Davis.</strong></p>
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<h2>Anthony Davis Says Kevin Durant Is The Toughest Player He’s Ever Had To Guard</h2>
<p>The big man recently conducted a <strong>Reddit A.M.A. session (ask me anything) </strong>to engage with some of his fans, addressing quite the sensitive subject: The toughest players he’s ever had to defend:</p>
<p><em><strong>“KD (Kevin Durant). 6’11, can do it all from anywhere on the floor. I’ve won some battles, he’s won some battles, but having to guard him is just tough,” </strong></em>Davis replied.</p>
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<p>Some fans were shocked about the fact that he didn’t choose his friend and teammate LeBron James, but to be fair; Durant would’ve been many people’s first choice. The guy is perhaps the <strong>most versatile and gifted pure scorer ever.</strong></p>
<p>Durant is a shooting guard trapped in a center’s body. He can put the ball on the floor, pull up from all three levels, and has one of the <strong>smoothest shooting forms </strong>you’ll ever see. He’s efficient, crafty, and bigger than most players.</p>
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<p>Most people were already rooting for a <strong>Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers </strong>matchup in the NBA Finals this season. And now that we know how much Davis enjoys going to battle against Durant, we can only hope to watch them go at each other for seven games.</p>


Anthony Davis reveals the toughest player he's had to guard and it's not LeBron

Anthony Davis reveals the toughest player he's had to guard and it's not LeBron - Bolavip US

<p>It’s not a secret that the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> is one of the <strong>wealthiest sports organizations </strong>in the world. Their endorsements, TV deals, and the fact that it’s the most global sports league in the U.S. have made them plenty of cash over the years.</p>
<p>Needless to say, all the credit goes to the players, especially stars like<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>,<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kawhi-leonard-t141528" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Kevin Durant, </a>or Stephen Curry. </strong>Those superathletes and freaks of nature make the game fun to watch and reach <strong>every single corner in the world.</strong></p>
<p>Year after year, the players hold a friendly competition to see who’s got the best-selling jersey on earth, as every single NBA team has a strong fanbase not only in the United States but also overseas.Like it or not, basketball is a business, <strong>and jersey sales also matter.</strong><span></span></p>
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<p>This year isn’t the exception to the rule, and even though the fans haven’t been able to attend games in most arenas, they’re still repping their teams off the court. That’s why today, we’ll let you know about the <strong>top 15 most popular jerseys </strong>in the league thus far, as well as the teams with the most sales.</p>
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<h2>Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys</h2>
<p>15. Russell Westbrook, WAS</p>
<p>14. Trae Young, ATL</p>
<p>13. Kawhi Leonard, LAC</p>
<p>12. Damian Lillard, POR</p>
<p>11. Jimmy Butler, MIA</p>
<p>10. Zion Williamson, NOP</p>
<p>9. James Harden, BKN</p>
<p>8. Jayson Tatum, BOS</p>
<p>7. Anthony Davis, LAL</p>
<p>6. Kyrie Irving, BKN</p>
<p>5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL</p>
<p>4. Stephen Curry, GSW</p>
<p>3. Kevin Durant, BKN</p>
<p>2. Luka Doncic, DAL</p>
<p>1. LeBron James, LAL</p>
<h2>Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise</h2>
<p>10. Milwaukee Bucks</p>
<p>9. Toronto Raptors</p>
<p>8. Dallas Mavericks</p>
<p>7. Chicago Bulls</p>
<p>6. Miami Heat</p>
<p>5. Philadelphia 76ers</p>
<p>4. Boston Celtics</p>
<p>3. Golden State Warriors</p>
<p>2. Brooklyn Nets</p>
<p>1. Los Angeles Lakers</p>


The 15 most popular NBA jerseys right now

The 15 most popular NBA jerseys right now - Bolavip US

<p>The<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </strong>entered this season as perhaps the<strong> most overpowered team in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong>. They were coming off an epic run in the bubble in Orlando and had only gotten better with the additions they made in the offseason.</p>
<p>Now, however, the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <strong>Brooklyn Nets</strong></a> figure to be the most stacked team in the league, while the <strong>Utah Jazz </strong>are having a historical season. That, plus <strong>Anthony Davis</strong>‘ injury, has made the Lakers wonder whether they could get even better.</p>
<p>That’s why, according to <strong>Sam Amico of The Athletic, </strong>they’ve set their sight in<strong> Cleveland Cavaliers</strong> big man<strong> Andre Drummond</strong>, who’s expected to be either traded or bought out at some point in the season.</p>
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<h2>The Lakers Will Only Pursue Andre Drummond If He Gets Bought Out</h2>
<p>Then again, the purple and gold won’t have it easy to land the former Detroit Pistons star, as they’ll have to compete with the<strong> Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks.</strong> Also, they can only sign him after a buyout:</p>
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<p><em><strong>“Along with the Knicks, Drummond continues to be linked to the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are said to only be interested in the event Drummond hits the buyout market,” </strong></em>Amico said.</p>
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<p>The Lakers don’t have enough trade assets right now to pull the trigger on Drummond, nor they’ll want to part ways with some players or picks for a<strong> half-a-season rental</strong> and his high salary.</p>
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<p>But, in the case Drummond goes unclaimed by another team in the trade market, he might as well be the perfect replacement they need while Anthony Davis cancome back to full strength. Obviously, the fit next to him would be a bit of a concern, as well as his role in the team’s future, but adding him now would pretty much guarantee <strong>another shot at the NBA Finals.</strong></p>


The Lakers want Andre Drummond to replace Anthony Davis, but there's a catch

The Lakers want Andre Drummond to replace Anthony Davis, but there's a catch - Bolavip US

<p>The <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a> aren’t having the best moment right now after losing a series of games and not looking like the team that won the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> championship in the bubble last year. They have struggled to get the results and the alarms are set at the Staples Center.</p>
<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> is trying to keep this team as a competitive one but things just don’t click for them. The King wants to win back-to-back championships but seeing the Lakers’ current level, the job seems very hard to carry out right now.</p>
<p>The absence of <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/anthony-davis-t126041" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Anthony Davis</strong></a> has taken a toll on the team and it’s unclear how they will play until AD is back. Recently, fans criticized the Californians and one NBA analyst made a bold statement about the future of this franchise without The Brow on the court.</p>
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<h2>Shannon Sharpe says the Lakers won’t win their recent performances</h2>
<p>Former NFL player-turned-analyst Shannon Sharpe took to Twitter to describe how bad things are for the Lakers right now, making it clear that if they can’t beat the struggling Washington Wizards without Anthony Davis, they have no chance at winning the title this season.</p>
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<p>The purple and gold went against the capital team on Monday, losing against the Wizards, led by Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal. They allowed 78 points in the second half of the game, which didn’t sit well with fans.</p>
<p>They need to change something quickly or things will get more difficult for them. Tonight, they play against the Utah Jazz, the leaders of the Western Conference. A win against the Jazz would give them a boost to face the next games until the All-Star break. But, they need to improve their level and if they wait for AD to solve their problems, the Lakers will have a really hard time.</p>
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NBA analysts makes bold statement about Los Angeles Lakers without Anthony Davis

NBA analysts makes bold statement about Los Angeles Lakers without Anthony Davis - Bolavip US

<p>Just a couple of weeks ago, a lot of people were talking about how <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> should be back at the top of the MVP conversation.</strong> After several years of being left out, it seemed like The King could actually win the award in his 18th season.</p>
<p>Then, <strong>Anthony Davis</strong> suffered an Achilles injury that has quite exposed the<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>,</strong> and while it’s clear that LeBron James is by far one of the greatest players in the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>,</strong> it seems like Davis’ impact this season was bigger than most people realize.</p>
<p>In fact, the Lakers are just an average team when Davis isn’t on the court, and they’ve been exposed over the past couple of weeks with losses to subpar teams like the<strong> Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards.</strong><span></span></p>
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<h2>The Los Angeles Lakers Are An Average Team Without Anthony Davis</h2>
<p>Since trading for Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers are just <strong>38 and 34</strong>. That unimpressive.528 winning percentage would be just good enough to get the 8th seed in the Western Conference.</p>
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<p>Davis will be sidelined at least <strong>until the All-Star break</strong> but some believe that this nagging injury can hold him back until the playoffs. Clearly, the Lakers need his impact on both ends of the floor to defend their title.</p>
<p>Right now, bookmakers believe that <em>The King </em>is the frontrunner to win the MVP award, giving him +150 odds. He’s ahead of <strong>Joel Embiid (+350), and Nikola Jokic (+550);</strong> according to FanDuel; but those odds are likely to take a dip if the Lakers don’t get it together soon.</p>
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<p>Obviously, LeBron James can’t win on his own. No one can, and that shouldn’t stain his legacy or the incredible numbers he’s posting <strong>at age 36. </strong>But maybe, just maybe, he’s not the most valuable player on his team anymore, and that’s fine.</p>
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The stat that proves that LeBron James isn't even the MVP of the Lakers

The stat that proves that LeBron James isn't even the MVP of the Lakers - Bolavip US

<p>It goes without saying that there’s no such thing as ‘replacing’ a player like<strong> Anthony Davis.</strong> Then again, the show must go on and a team like the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a> just can’t afford to be without one of their best players for long. They’re the reigning <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA </strong></a>champions and <strong>Rob Pelinka</strong> has shown that he won’t hesitate to pull the trigger and make the moves he has to make to improve their roster. That being said, there’s a bit of a shortage of options when it comes to the <strong>available talent </strong>around the league right now.</p>
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<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> needs a sidekick and the Lakers can’t replace Davis’ impact on both ends of the floor. What they can do is add a solid <strong>rim protector and rebounder</strong>, or a guy that could give them at least half of his offensive production night in and night out.</p>
<p>They have a deep roster and players that have to step up with Davis out of the lineup but still, adding a couple of extra pieces won’t hurt their chances to win<strong> back-to-back rings.</strong> So, now that Davis is reportedly going to miss most of the season, check out the top 5 players they should at least consider.</p>
<h2>Top 5 Candidates To Replace Anthony Davis</h2>
<h2>5. Mo Bamba</h2>
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<p>It seems like people have given up on <strong>Mo Bamba</strong> already but he’s just 22 years old. He’s struggled with injuries and Covid-19 but he’s never gotten an actual chance to showcase his talents with Nikola Vucevic around. He looked poised to become a superstar when Orlando drafted him with the 6th overall pick.</p>
<p>Bamba isn’t much of a scoring threat outside of playing above the rim but he’s got the length and skillset to become a dominant rebounder and rim protector. He’s not getting many minutes and could be a cheap option with a nice upside for the future, as <strong>Marc Gasol</strong> isn’t getting any younger.</p>
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<h2>4. Thad Young</h2>
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<p><strong>Thad Young</strong> is unlikely to finish the season with the Chicago Bulls, especially if they slide in the standings. The Bulls are looking to get younger and, while Thad’s veteran leadership has been great for them, they still need to unleash Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr when they’re healthy.</p>
<p>Young is a solid playmaker and a guy that could play <strong>both forward spots</strong> and some center. He’s an above-average defender and quite a smart player, and the Lakers wouldn’t have to give up too much to land him.</p>
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<h2>3. Hassan Whiteside</h2>
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<p><strong>Hassan Whiteside</strong> isn’t exactly a winner but he’s a proven rebounder and shot-blocker in the league. His drive goes on and off and it seems like he doesn’t actually care about the scoreboard but perhaps, all he needs is a winning environment to finally start putting up the work.</p>
<p>Whiteside is falling in and out of Luke Walton’s rotation in Sacramento so it’s not like they consider him to be irreplaceable. He’s a solid rim protector and an athletic freak, and he could work either with the second unit as <strong>Dwight Howard </strong>did last year or even replace Marc Gasol.</p>
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<h2>2. Blake Griffin</h2>
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<p><strong>Blake Griffin</strong> isn’t going to suit up for the Detroit Pistons until they figure his future out. The catch is that no team in the league is going to absorb his massive contract unless they attach a plethora of picks to it, which seems unlikely given that they’re also trying to gather picks and rebuild.</p>
<p>Griffin is likely going to be bought out and become a free agent. He’s playing the worst basketball of his career right now but it’s not like he’s been actually motivated at Motor City. Also, he’s got a bit of a feud with the<strong> Los Angeles Clippers,</strong> so this would beperfect revenge for him. He’s proven as a playmaker, rebounder, and scorer, and was an All-Star not so long ago.</p>
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<h2>1. <strong>Andre Drummond</strong></h2>
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<p>Like Griffin, <strong>Andre Drummond</strong> isn’t going to play a single more minute with his respective team. The Cleveland Cavaliers are also looking to trade him but, like Griffin; they’re going to have a tough time moving a big contract, especially with him set to become a free agent at the end of the season.</p>
<p>Drummond has been the <strong>best rebounder</strong> in the NBA for thepast five years or so. He’s made great strides as a defender in the post and below the rim as well, and adding him to an already impressive roster would make them once again the team to beat around the league.</p>


The 5 perfect candidates to replace Anthony Davis in the Lakers

The 5 perfect candidates to replace Anthony Davis in the Lakers - Bolavip US

<p>It was a bad day at the office for the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </strong>on Sunday, first the team fell 122-105 to the Denver Nuggets, and then they were hit with the bad news that Center <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/anthony-davis-t126041" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Anthony Davis</strong></a> went down with an Achilles injury. The injury occurred near the end of the first half when Davis tried to run up to the basket and re-aggravated his Achilles tendon. An inspired Nuggets side was able to hit the Lakers for 40 points in the second quarter and held on for the victory. The loss snapped a seven-game unbeaten streak for the Lakers and the champions lost for only the seventh time this season. Four-time NBA champion<strong> LeBron James</strong> showed concern for this teammate, but tried to keep things positive by stating, <em>“It’s always next man up.”</em></p>
<p>The Los Angeles Lakers sit second in the Western Conference with a 21-7 record, competition for first place has been fierce all season long as the Utah Jazz sit first, and the Los Angeles Clippers are third in the West.</p>
<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a>, in a post-match press conference emphasized how much<strong> Anthony Davis</strong> will be missed, but the Lakers will try to hold down the fort. <em>“Just overall safety and (his) health. That’s my only concern … want him to get back to himself. We will have an ability to be able to prepare for it … we’ll have a better game plan for what we need to do offensively and defensively in his absence.” </em>James said.</p>
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<p> Prayers up for AD. ��<a href="https://t.co/pkWiSODO8x">pic.twitter.com/pkWiSODO8x</a></p>
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<h2>Did the Lakers properly handle Anthony Davis’ injury?</h2>
<p>Anthony Davis is set to undergo an MRI Monday, to many pundits it was surprising to see Davis in the lineup at all given the climate conditions of Denver and Minnesota and the high altitude. Nonetheless Davis was cleared by the Lakers medical staff to play in the road trip.</p>
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<p>Lakers coach Frank Vogel did not toss any blame to the medical staff stating,<em> “We’re not gonna put him out there if he’s at risk. If the medical team clears him to play, he plays.” </em>Details on how long Davis will be out will come after the MRI on Monday.</p>
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LeBron James reaction to Anthony Davis injury

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<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/anthony-davis-t126041" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Anthony Davis</strong></a> recently opened up about <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-t147631" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo</strong></a> and his stellar season last year. Although the Greek player couldn’t take his <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/milwaukee-bucks-t100207" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Milwaukee Bucks</strong></a> to the promised land in the Orlando bubble, what he did during the regular season was enough to earn him two big awards.</p>
<p>The 26-year-old became the third player in NBA history to win the MVP and DPOY award in the same season, emulating what <strong>Hakeem Olajuwon</strong> and <strong>Michael Jordan</strong> did during the 80s and 90s in the association.</p>
<p>Those awards were very criticized mostly because of Giannis’ performance during the postseason and the fact that LeBron James and AD, the stellar duo of the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, had better seasons than him. Well, the Brow isn’t so sure about it and he backed Giannis after he faced the player last week.</p>
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<h2>Anthony Davis says Giannis Antetokounmpo deserved both the MVP and DPOY awards</h2>
<p>Davis had nothing but good things to say about Antetokounmpo and his remarkable 2019/20 regular season. The Lakers beat the Bucks in a very interesting game that saw LeBron making clutch shots to beat Giannis.</p>
<p>After the game, Davis made it clear that neither he nor his teammate were looking for revenge against Giannis, claiming that the Greek Freak was the rightful winner for both prizes last campaign.</p>
<p><em>“Our motivation was not losing two in a row, and we were able to get that accomplished,” he said.</em></p>
<p><em>“He’s a great player on both sides of the ball and he deserved them. For us, we just try to go out there and win basketball games.”</em></p>
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<p>Back in the day, both the Brow and the King expressed their disagreement with the MVP and DPOY award voting, even regarding themselves as the rightful winners of such honors. Things have changed now and as long as they keep winning championships, the rest will be an addition to their success.</p>
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Anthony Davis makes big revelation about Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA awards

Anthony Davis makes big revelation about Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA awards - Bolavip US

<p>The <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a> are having a terrific <strong>2020/21 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> season</strong>, picking things right where they left them last year when they won their first NBA title in 10 years in the infamous Orlando bubble. They’re ready to defend their throne and so far they’ve been just great.</p>
<p>The purple and gold have been earning a lot of praise for their displays this season and the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> coach Steve Kerr had some good things to say about them after his squad clashed with the current champions.</p>
<p>Kerr gave some flowers to the team, especially to <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/anthony-davis-t126041" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Anthony Davis</strong></a>, the leaders of the team that have played just great together. They are the reason why the Lakers are favorites to win and as long as they remain healthy, the team will be a menace for the rest of the league.</p>
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<h2>Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr gives props to Lakers’ LeBron James and Anthony Davis</h2>
<p>The Golden State Warriors are going through a sweet moment and Kerr is well aware of that. After beating the Lakers and Spurs, they look really great, but Kerr knows the Lakers are the best team in the West and probably in the league. Per Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times:</p>
<p><em>“That’s been kind of a hallmark of a lot of championship teams, when you have championship-caliber stars who complement each other on and off the court,” Kerr said.</em></p>
<p><em>“They have two of the very best players in the game who complement each other very well and are very comfortable in their respective roles,” Kerr said. “It’s obviously a hell of a foundation upon which to build.”</em></p>
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<p>This is a great moment for the Lakers and Kerr knows that. He must know one thing or two about winning championships and has identified the good things of this Lakers team and how LeBron and Davis can take them to the promised land again.</p>
<p>The Warriors keep trying to be competitive and the past two games have shown that they can put up a fight against anybody. Yet, they are still away from the Lakers, just like the rest of the league at this point.</p>
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Steve Kerr gives the ultimate praise to LeBron James, Anthony Davis-led Lakers

Steve Kerr gives the ultimate praise to LeBron James, Anthony Davis-led Lakers - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> keeps demonstrating his level with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a>. Exactly one week ago he turned 36 years old and that doesn’t seem to mean anything to the King or his body, as he’s just playing at the highest level.</p>
<p>James has led the Lakers to have the best record in the Western Conference and he’s done in a great way. More recently, he showed his level against Memphis Grizzlies, scoring the Lakers’ last points to win the game and get their 6th win of the season.</p>
<p>LeBron picked things right where he left them last season and he keeps delivering for his team and everybody is in awe of him. Even <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/anthony-davis-t126041" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Anthony Davis</strong></a> couldn’t help but praise the player, reminding everybody that this man is not normal and he will continue ruling the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a>as long as he can.</p>
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<h2>Anthony Davis isn’t surprised by LeBron James’ high level in year 18</h2>
<p>After the Lakers earned a 94-92 win over the Grizzlies, AD talked about his teammate, praising him for his level but making it clear that he’s not surprised by LeBron’s good moment in the league.</p>
<p><em>“It’s not surprising at all. … It’s crazy to see that in his 18th year, but the numbers he’s putting up is not surprising. … It’s just a testament to the type of player that he is. He puts in the work…”</em></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Anthony Davis on if he still gets surprised by LeBron’s performances: “It’s not surprising at all. … It’s crazy to see that in his 18th year, but the numbers he’s putting up is not surprising. … It’s just a testament to the type of player that he is. He puts in the work…” <a href="https://t.co/vAaJ1EcJ8I">pic.twitter.com/vAaJ1EcJ8I</a></p>
<p> — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA)    <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanWardLA/status/1346689095934816257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote>
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<p>LeBron is 36 and playing in his 18th NBA season and he keeps playing like he’s in his mid-20s. The King is ready to continue his domination with the Lakers and Davis is the perfect partner to take the team to the promised land for the second straight season.</p>
<p>James is on another level and nobody knows when he will start slowing down. The only certain thing now is that the King is ready to keep things this way and add as much silverware as he can before calling it a career.</p>
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Anthony Davis' perfect reaction to LeBron James' domination in year 18

Anthony Davis' perfect reaction to LeBron James' domination in year 18 - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Brandon Ingram</strong> is now blossoming as one of the league’s most promising players. The up-and-coming<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/new-orleans-pelicans-t100705" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Orleans Pelicans</a></strong> have made him the focalpoint of their offense and he’s lived up to that responsibility in a big way.</p>
<p>But if you follow the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a>, you must know that he wasn’t always like that. In fact, some people <strong>called him a bust </strong>when he was playing for the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers,</a> </strong>as his confidence was off and he just couldn’t take that leap forward.</p>
<p>And now that Ingram is playing for a different franchise and can finally open up on what truly happened during his time with the purple-and-gold, he had quite a telling interview for <strong>JJ Redick’s podcast ‘<em>The Old Man and the Three’.</em></strong></p>
<h2>Brandon Ingram Says The Anthony Davis Trade Saga ‘Killed’ The Lakers’ Young Core</h2>
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<p>Ingram started by revealing how difficult it was for the Lakers’ young core to deal with the never-ending <strong>Anthony Davis </strong>trade saga and rumors involving them, claiming that it pretty much ‘killed them’:</p>
<p>“<em>I know other guys around me,<strong> it killed them every day.</strong> When you wake up and you see your name on Twitter, and the guys around me, they love Twitter. They love searching, putting in their names,” </em>Ingram said.</p>
<p>The Lakers traded away <strong>Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and Brandon Ingram </strong>to the Pelicans and were pretty close to dealing <strong>Kyle Kuzma</strong> as well. At the end of the day, it worked out pretty well for everybody involved, as they went on to win the ring and their youngsters flourished under less pressure.</p>
<h2>Brandon Ingram Admits He Felt Uncomfortable With The Lakers</h2>
<p>Playing for the Lakers <strong>is something not every guy can handle, </strong>especially at such a young age and with that many expectations around you, and Ingram had to learn that the hard way, according to his own words:</p>
<p><em><strong>“I definitely felt very uncomfortable. </strong>It was different. I didn’t know what I was stepping into actually. It was kind of like the world came when you were going to the Lakers. My social media started blowing up. I was into social media, but then I had to step into reality,</em>” Ingram confessed.</p>
<p><em>“I go into my first game, everybody knows who I am around L.A. <strong>It was just totally different</strong>. It’s different when it’s Laker love. You know you can get soaked up into the game of basketball or you can get soaked up into everything else that is around it in Los Angeles. It was important for me to just focus on basketball,”</em> he concluded.</p>
<p>It’s not often that you see a trade that works out perfectly for everybody involved but this time that seems to be the case. Now, Ingram will look to continue his development <strong>as one of the league’s rising stars.</strong></p>
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Brandon Ingram opens up on how the Anthony Davis trade 'killed' the Lakers

Brandon Ingram opens up on how the Anthony Davis trade 'killed' the Lakers - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> is a couple of hours away from turning 36 and even though this year, life changed for every person in the world, the King still deserves to be celebrated. Bron has confirmed his status as one of the greatest players of all time and whatever he does from now on will increase his legacy in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a>.</p>
<p>James is ready to continue ruling the league with the Lakers at 36 but this year the celebrations will be different. Anthony Davis recently talked about Bron’s upcoming birthday and revealed the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a>’ plans for the big day.</p>
<p>AD knows there are big risks if the Lakers plan to do something with LeBron given the restrictions in California. Not only local authorities but the league have been clear about what they expect from their players and Davis is well aware of that.</p>
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<h2>Anthony Davis dismisses a LeBron James party due to COVID-19 restrictions</h2>
<p>Davis made it clear that given all the rules the players have to follow and the punishment that some have suffered, it will be better for him, LeBron and the rest of the team to stay at home and celebrate James from the distance.</p>
<p><em>“There’s not much we really can do because of all the rules and restrictions. We’ve seen guys violate those restrictions and have to sit out. We definitely don’t want to violate any rules…”</em></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Anthony Davis on what they’ll do to celebrate LeBron’s 36th birthday on Weds: “There’s not much we really can do because of all the rules and restrictions. We’ve seen guys violate those restrictions and have to sit out. We definitely don’t want to violate any rules…” <a href="https://t.co/Y2qZNMgjfS">pic.twitter.com/Y2qZNMgjfS</a></p>
<p> — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA)    <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanWardLA/status/1343814235122511872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a>   </p></blockquote>
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<p>The Brow knows that’s too risky for their health and also the consequences it would have with the league. The Lakers already congratulated LeBron during their Monday night game against Portland Trail Blazers but his teammates won’t be able to do anything big due to all the restrictions.</p>
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Anthony Davis reveals Lakers plans to celebrate LeBron James' birthday amid COVID-19 restrictions

Anthony Davis reveals Lakers plans to celebrate LeBron James' birthday amid COVID-19 restrictions - Bolavip US

<p>The forward position may not be the most prominent position in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>, but ithas producedsome of the greatest players in history. All-time major stars such as <strong>Tim Duncan earned 5 NBA rings</strong>, while players such as <strong>Karl Malone and Charles Barkley were the best players in their teams</strong> during their careers even though they didn’t win NBA championships.</p>
<p>Even modern icons like <strong>Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Garnett have, by standing out as good perimeter players</strong> with a smooth offensive game, also revolutionized the power forward position. Old school guys like <strong>Dolph Schayes wanted to do less harm</strong> and were very effective inside scorers.</p>
<p>In their early days, there is no doubt that the best force in the new NBA will be excellent. It is only possible for a lot of them to change positions, particularly as their teams are broken apart by smaller, athletic units. So where do all these fantastic players stand on the list of the <strong>Top 13 Power Forwards of All-Time?</strong></p>
<h2>13. Chris Bosh</h2>
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<p>Bosh had been one of the best players for the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/toronto-raptors-t100208" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toronto Raptors</a> prior to uniting with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade at the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/miami-heat-t100209" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a>. In addition to two titles in Miami, the 11-time All-Star winner has 19.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in his career.</p>
<p>His selfless spirit may be one of the reasons for his lead to lower individual statistics. Moreover, Bosh’s selflessness however helped him to fight for championships at the dawn of his career.</p>
<h2>12. Anthony Davis</h2>
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<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/anthony-davis-t126041" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Davis</a> is a unique player, as he has all the equipment required for the biggest power forward ever. He hasgot the numbers, he has made it to seven All-Star teams and he has done so as a superstar player at both ends.</p>
<p>At just the age of 27, Davis has the opportunity to sometime in the future becoming the greatest player in the NBA. He has also made3 Defensive and All-NBA teams up to date. He recently added his first-ever ring, after winning the 2019-20 NBA championship with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a>.</p>
<h2>11. Tom Heinsohn</h2>
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<p>As the gritty, tough-minded big man who was the former ROY in 1957, Heinsohn helped the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> win incredible 8 NBA championships. Heinsohn was, as his average scoring suggests, a flexible scorer.</p>
<p>However, but he didn’t get much credit for it mainly due to his fellow Hall of Fame coworkers including Bill Russell and Bob Cousy.</p>
<h2>10. Dolph Schayes</h2>
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<p>Dolph Schayes was an All-Star champion who, not only reached the Hall of Fame but also ended his career as a 12-time All-Star player and a 12-time All-NBA performer.</p>
<p>In his 15-year long, Schayes averaged 18.5 PPG and 12.1 RPG with his trademark turnover jumper and defense boldness. In 1955, he became an NBA champion with the Syracuse Nationals/<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/philadelphia-76ers-t102083" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a>.</p>
<h2>9. Kevin McHale</h2>
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<p>McHale was a really skillful big man who advanced to the NBA star from a 6th man to a regular starter. Over his career, he scored just under 18 points and 7.5 bounces, making seven all-star picks, six all-defensive teams, and three Boston championships.</p>
<p>He was incredibly long and highly skilled. McHale was also astoundingly explosive, making it impossible for defenders to keep an eye on him.</p>
<h2>8. Elvin Hayes</h2>
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<p>Hayes may be one of the NBA’s most overlooked stars. He is one of the few players in his career, goals, rebounds, and blocks to rate inside the top 25. In his career, he made 12 All-Star picks and won an NBA championship with the Washington Bullets in the 1977 season, with an average of 21 and 12.5 rebounds.</p>
<p>He was the leader on the field in the 1968-69 season with his excellent scoring skills, leading him to finish 10th in career points.</p>
<h2>7. Dennis Rodman</h2>
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<p>The greatest defensive player in the history of the game was undoubtedly Rodman. He didn’t just win five championships with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/chicago%C2%A0bulls-t101422" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ChicagoBulls</a>,but he was also included in eightAll-Defensive Teams andgrabbedtheDefensive Player of the Yearaward twice.</p>
<p>Most would claim that Rodman is the best rebounder ever. With6 ft 7 in height, he led the NBA in rebounding seven times. He also has a high rebounding percentage at all times, and a defensive rebounding percentage which puts him in second in the history of the league.</p>
<h2>6. Bob Pettit</h2>
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<p>Petit was the leading power forward in the NBA at the peak of his career and averaged doubles during his career. He retired with an 11-time All-Star and 10 All- NBA championship title.</p>
<p>Petit is the third-highest rebounderper-game (16.2 RPG) per game total, with Hall of Famers Bill Russell only and Wilt Chamberlain trails.</p>
<h2>5. Charles Barkley</h2>
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<p>Barkley may be the biggest undersized great guy of all-time, registered at 6 ft 6 in. He is one of only four players with a minimum score of 20,000 points, 10,000 bounces, and 4,000 career support.</p>
<p>Charles was as strong as a player as announced in addition to his personality and fiery demeanor in court. In the 1992-93 season, he overwhelmed the opposition and produced 11 All-Star and All-NBA teams and also earned an MVP award.</p>
<h2>4. Karl Malone</h2>
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<p>Malone is quite fitting in the list of the best power forwards even without a Championship, provided that he’s in the top ten in career points and rebounds. He is the second top scorer ever, and if LeBron James would not pass it, Malone can remain in the second position.</p>
<p>Malone was an All-Star and All-NBA team member for fourteen times and averaged in her career more than 10 rebounds a game. Malone was the biggest pick-and-roll pair along with John Stockton, considering his lack of championship achievement.</p>
<h2>3. Kevin Garnett</h2>
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<p>Garnett is often regarded as one of the NBA’s best two-way players. He was one of the top players in the NBA in a <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves-t100374" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Timberwolves</a>jersey prior to joining the Boston Celtics. Garnett earned an MVP award with Minnesota and would make 15 All-Star showdowns, 9 All-NA picks, and 12 All-Defensive teams throughout his career.</p>
<p>He is also one of three players on my list to receive a Defensive Player of the Year award and received a trophy in the final stages of his career with the Celtics. Garnett ranks among the highest in many all-time categories, in addition to an impressive NBA resume. In career scoring, he ranks 18th and in overall rebounds eighth.</p>
<h2>2. Dirk Nowitzki</h2>
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<p>Probably the best non-US player in the NBA of all-time, Nowitzki is also one of the biggest offensive stars on the planet. Dirk has been a symbol of dedication and devotion to an NBA franchise for all of his tenure with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/dallas-mavericks-t92327" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a>.</p>
<p>Nowitzki is one of only seven people ever to make the landmark of 30 thousand points and an average of 20.7 points per game. He was a 14-time All-Star who had 12 All-NBA teams. Dirk led the underdog Mavericks to a tile over LeBron James and the Miami Heat in one of the most remarkable NBA Final performances in history.</p>
<h2>1. Tim Duncan</h2>
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<p>Duncan was the real example of an unselfish player during his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs and was a great part of the team-based atmosphere of the franchise. The result: 2 MVPs, 15 visits to the All-Star games, 5 titles, 3 Finals for All-Defensive, and the All-NBA teams.</p>
<p>Duncan has assembled a resume that every NBA player dreams of and does, setting a precedent for future generations, and is fair to claim. Duncan ended his basketball adventure 14th in points, 6th in rebounds, and 4th in blocks beside his ludicrous honors. He is by no means the greatest force of all times and deserves to be the best player ever given his achievement in the discussion.</p>


NBA: Top 13 Power Forwards of All-Time

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<p>Being considered the <strong>best player in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong> has to be one of the toughest things a player could accomplish. I mean, you have to outplay the best athletes on earth and lead your team to the top of the league.</p>
<p>That’s why some of the greatest players in the history of the game have retired without a single <strong>MVP award </strong>in their trophy cabinet. Either because they were outplayed by another player every year or because they could never make their teams better despite their great numbers.</p>
<p>This upcoming season promises to have one of the closest MVP races we’ve seen in years. There’s no shortage in talent and there are a couple of stars poised to silence their critics. Today, we’re going to let you know about the <strong>top 5 MVP candidates, </strong>according to Las Vegas.</p>
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<h2>Top 5 NBA MVP Candidates: Updated Odds</h2>
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<h2>5. James Harden (+1000 Odds)</h2>
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<p>You may say whatever you want about <strong>James Harden</strong>. His work ethic has been questionable lately and he’s clearly out of shape, but no one can deny that he’s one of the most unstoppable scorers in the history of the league.</p>
<p>Whether he’ll finish the season with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/houston-rockets-t102082" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Houston Rockets</strong></a> or not is yet to be seen but you better believe he’ll play with a chip on his shoulder all year long. He’s been putting<strong> MVP-caliber numbers for years now.</strong></p>
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<h2>4. Anthony Davis (+900 Odds)</h2>
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<p><strong>Anthony Davis</strong> has never been at the top of the MVP conversation, mostly because he played for a small market team. Now, he’s the <strong>Los Angeles Lakers’</strong> go-to-guy, a defending champion, and has all the exposure he needs to finally win the award.</p>
<p>Davis is the best two-way big man in the league and one of the best players to ever do it. He can literally do anything on both ends of the floor, and being a Lakers player <strong>will always favor your MVP case.</strong></p>
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<h2>3. Stephen Curry (+850 Odds)</h2>
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<p><strong>Stephen Curry</strong> is going to be under more pressure this season than ever before in his career. He’ll be without<strong> Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant f</strong>or a full season and has the responsibility of keeping the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Golden State Warriors’</strong></a> dynasty alive.</p>
<p>Curry has already proven that he’s a perennial MVP candidate, even becoming the first <strong>unanimous winner</strong> in the history of the league. Now, he’ll have to prove that he’s far more than just a shooter.</p>
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<h2>2. Giannis Antetokounmpo (+480 Odds)</h2>
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<p>What are the odds of someone winning three straight MVP awards? Well, according to Las Vegas: +480. Nonetheless, we think it’s kind of far-fetched to think that the media will lean towards<strong> Giannis Antetokounmpo </strong>for a third consecutive season.</p>
<p>Giannis has demonstrated that he can dominate through the regular season but his struggles in the playoffs have taken a toll on his reputation lately. Hopefully, he’ll finally be able to <strong>lead the Milwaukee Bucks back to the NBA Finals.</strong></p>
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<h2>1. Luka Doncic (+410 Odds)</h2>
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<p>There has been a growing narrative since the playoffs that says that<strong> Luka Doncic</strong> will be heavily-favored by the media to win this year’s MVP award. And, judging by the gambling odds, it seems like they’re right.</p>
<p>Then again, Doncic has the skills and charisma to win the award without needing a narrative by his side. He’s already a bonafide superstar and has <strong>the potential to become the best player in the league in no time.</strong></p>
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