Today, it’s hard to think of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> without also thinking of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/klay-thompson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Klay Thompson.</a> Now called the Splash Brothers, they’ve become the greatest shooting duo in the history of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a>



Thompson and Curry’s bond goes way beyond the court. They’re brothers, and they’ve talked over and over about wanting to play together for the remainder of their careers.



But long before they led the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> to four NBA championships, it seems like they weren’t that close. Apparently, they didn’t even talk during Klay’s rookie season.



<h2>Steph Curry And Klay Thompson Barely Talked To Each Other</h2>



“I don’t think me and Steph said a word to each other the first year, to be honest,” Thompson said. “Steph only played like 20 games that year, I was riding the bench first 30 games of the year, I’ll get in, I was a shooter off the bench backing up Monta (Ellis) and Dorrell (Wright) and stuff.”



“I don’t even have that many stories about Steph from my rookie year because we didn’t really speak to each other that much,” Thompson added. “I was so quiet. When you’re a rookie, you don’t want to step on the vets’ toes. I was like the anti-Draymond (Green), Draymond came in he was just yapping the whole time, he was making his presence felt. I was just kind of in the background like I’mma do my work, be the quiet assassin, and just observe.”


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Fast forward to today, and things have obviously changed quite a lot in the locker room. They’re just another example of what can be achieved by developing a strong bond on and off the court.

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L<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">eBron James</a> needed someone who could help them get the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>over the hump. Not many players could efficiently take the offensive load off his shoulders, so they pursued <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis.</a>



Davis was — and still is — one of the best two-way players in the game. However, as good as he is, his inconsistency and injury-proneness have kept him from becoming the Batman to LeBron’s Robin.



Nonetheless, as much as he’s failed in that regard, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka recently stated that Davis is still looking forward to being the leader of one of the most storied franchises in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a>



<h2>Anthony Davis Wants To Lead The Lakers</h2>



“In our conversations with Anthony, his desire to lead our franchise for the next several years became abundantly clear,” the executive revealed. “AD understands that his commitment to being the hardest worker, combined with his high character, is what will help define our culture for many seasons to come.”



“It is a proud day for Lakers Nation when we’re able to extend the contract of one of the game’s most dominant two-way players,” concluded Pelinka.


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Davis will be one of the highest-paid players in the league, and as such, he’ll have plenty of responsibility on his shoulders, especially with LeBron James finally showing signs of aging.

Rob Pelinka reveals Anthony Davis' failed desire with the Lakers

Rob Pelinka reveals Anthony Davis' failed desire with the Lakers - Bolavip US

Team USA features nothing but the brightest young players in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. However, as good as Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton are, some believe <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trae Young</a> is even better.



Young’s numbers speak for themselves. He’s been one of the best scorers and playmakers in the game since he entered the league. He also fits this team’s current timeline.



Just like Isiah Thomas back in the day, Young met the criteria but wasn’t selected. And according to NBA insiders Tim McMahon and Brian Windhorst, that had to do because of his hesitance to get physical.



<h2>Trae Young Didn’t Make A Good Impression At Former Team USA Camp</h2>



“I heard Trae Young did not make a great case for himself during his previous time in the Team USA program,” McMahon said. “I also heard, at one point, a question was presented to Trae Young, something along the lines of ‘Are you ever going to go over a bleeping screen?’”



“I will tell you that in 2019 before China, Trae was on the Select team,” Windhorst added. “The US needed a point guard and Gregg Popovich promoted Derrick White. That obviously was his point guard at the time, and Trae Young and De’Aaron Fox, both, I believe, I know Trae Young, I feel like Fox, I had to check myself, but I thought Fox looked pretty good in that. We were able to see parts of the practices on the scrimmages.”


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Fit matters, and the team felt like there were certain aspects of Young’s game that didn’t suit their needs at the time. Controversial as it may seem, only time will prove them right or wrong.

The reason why Trae Young didn't make Team USA

The reason why Trae Young didn't make Team USA - Bolavip US

Shortly after Bob Myers left, Mike Dunleavy made it clear he didn’t want to waste any second ahead of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season. One of his first decisions as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> general manager was to trade Jordan Poole for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>.



The young guard didn’t come from a great performance in the playoffs, but his departure still made a lot of noise. Not long ago, Poole was seen as the possible face of the franchise the day Stephen Curry was no longer in the Bay.



Besides, no one expected he would leave for Paul, a veteran guard who had been on the opposite side of the Dubs for years. However, it looks like Dunleavy was pretty sure about this move from the very beginning.



<h2>Mike Dunleavy says trading Jordan Poole was an easy move</h2>



“Honestly, in a lot of ways, it was an easy move because I felt it would make our team better, and it gave us a decent amount of flexibility going forward, so to me it wasn’t that tough,” Dunleavy told Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. “…To have an opportunity to address some needs and clear up some financial relief, for me, honestly, didn’t lose much sleep over that one.”


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Dunleavy mentioned the financial reason for this trade from the first moment he faced questions about it. But the fact they could get Paul in return also explains this deal, since it could help the Warriors get back to glory days as soon as possible.

NBA Rumors: Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy gets real on trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul

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The wait for the beginning of a new <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season can be a bit long, which is why we often hear the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> – <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> debate during the offseason. This GOAT question has been made for years and it doesn’t look like it will stop anytime soon.



The King has millions of admirers around the world who are convinced he’s the best to ever play the game, and he certainly has given them reasons to believe so. But MJ fans also have arguments to disagree.



Either way, we are talking about two legends who are a reference to everyone in the sport. That’s why Pat Riley used Jordan as an example to explain what an amazing player Dwyane Wade was.



<h2>Pat Riley explains how Dwyane Wade was like Michael Jordan</h2>



According to Five Reasons Sports, Riley called Wade “Jordan-like. He was a like a cat, he was like a cougar. We used to watch this on tape all the time, ‘Look at how low he is to the ground….’ That’s Michael.”



On top of that, The Godfather said The Flash was the greatest player on Earth in 2006, when he led the Miami Heat to their first NBA championship in his third year in the league.


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Wade later won two more rings in South Florida, both of them next to LeBron. Though the comparison with Jordan will probably make noise, he definitely made a name for himself in the league.

Former NBA champion with LeBron James draws Michael Jordan comparison

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Pat Riley is not only the president of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat,</a> but he is also a legend among head coaches and players. He has won a total of nine <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>championships, mostly as a head coach and executive.



His personal awards and career highlights make him one of the few people who can rightly say who is the best player in the history of the Miami Heat.



Any fan could point to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, who certainly left a legacy and important stats during his years playing in Miami. However, other players who were by his side are also considered top players.



<h2>So, who is the best player in Miami Heat history according to Pat Riley?</h2>



According to a recent interview with Brady Hawk for Five Reasons Sports, Riley named Dwyane Wade as the best player to have played for the Miami Heat. He said, “Dwyane is the greatest player that ever played for the Heat, and that’s not an insult to LeBron.”



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Riley also praised Wade for helping him get to the Hall of Fame. He said, “He helped me become a Hall of Fame guy. I love him dearly, I just do.” Riley also remembered the 2006 Finals, when Wade led the Heat to a championship, and said, “He was the greatest player on the planet.”

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> want to build on their deep playoff run last season to challenge for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship in 2024. But many other teams will be looking to dethrone the Nuggets, including Luka Doncic’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a>.



The Mavs left a lot to be desired last year, failing to make the playoffs even after getting Kyrie Irving at the February deadline. On the other hand, the purple and gold made the Conference Finals.



Rob Pelinka kept on finding ways to improve the roster this offseason, making a number of moves that put them in a position to succeed. But according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Lakers are still trying to add Christian Wood to their squad.



<h2>Rumor: Lakers continue being interested in Christian Wood</h2>



(Via Lakers Nation)



“The Lakers, after swiftly coming to terms with Anthony Davis on a three-year contract extension worth a projected $186 million, have maintained a level of interest in signing free agent big man Christian Wood, league sources say.



The Lakers, though, remain limited in offering Wood anything beyond the league’s veteran minimum. As I reported here last month, Dallas remains open to facilitating a sign-and-trade for Wood if the Mavericks can acquire a player they like in the exchange, but neither the Lakers nor the Miami Heat are considered potential sign-and-trade destinations.“


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Wood has so far been unable to find a team willing to pay him above the veteran minimum, which is why he’s still on the open market. If he changes his mind, the Lakers would be glad to have him on board.

NBA Rumors: Lakers still trying to get a teammate of Luka Doncic at Mavs

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers </a>would be better off moving <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard.</a> That way, they could give the keys to the offense to Scoot Henderson, who was recently taken third overall in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Draft.



Henderson has turned a lot of heads since his days in high school, and he looks poised to be one of the next stars in the league. That’s why he needs as many touches as he can handle.



Moreover, the former G-League standout is determined to prove his value from the jump, and he recently claimed that he’s going to beat <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama </a>and everybody else for Rookie of the Year.



<h2>Scoot Henderson Says He’ll Win Rookie Of The Year</h2>



“I will win Rookie of the Year,” said Henderson. “That’s just a mindset of a manifestation of that I kind of drew. Never doubted myself, you know, making sure I’m always playing good, make sure I’m telling myself ‘I’m gonna have a great rookie season.&apos;”



“I’m not saying I want to have a great rookie season, I’m gonna have a great rookie season. I’m gonna have a great career. I will have a great career and making sure that’s always in just past tense because it happened,” Hendderson added.


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If Lillard’s gone, then he should be the clear-cut favorite to take the award home. Even so, we could still be looking at a ROY race for the ages, also featuring Chet Holmgren, Brandon Miller, and Wembanyama.

Scoot Henderson puts Victor Wembanyama on notice with latest promise

Scoot Henderson puts Victor Wembanyama on notice with latest promise - Bolavip US

For most of his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> career, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> has acted like he’s the smartest guy in the room. That has led to countless issues everywhere he’s gone — Cleveland Cavaliers, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a>, and Brooklyn Nets.



His off-court antics cost him a deal with Nike, as he shared the link to an anti-semitic film full of fake quotes and misinformation, and then refused to acknowledge it.



And given his stance on vaccines, Thanksgiving, the Flat Earth, tribes, and whatnot, it was kind of odd to see the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Dallas Mavericks</a> star sign a new shoe deal with a Chinese brand.



<h2>Enes Freedom Rips Kyrie Irving</h2>



That’s why former NBA backup turned right-wing pundit Enes Freedom called him out, stating that he’s now going to get money from a dictatorship because of his contract with Anta.



“He stood up for himself,” Freedom said. “This guy literally didn’t take the vaccine, ‘Even if I lose what, hundreds of millions of dollars?’ That’s courageous. But then you sign a shoe contract with ANTA, and everybody knows about the slave laborers and sweatshops.“



“Come on, man. You have an amazing tool to inspire millions of kids out there, and you have been. But now, you’re signing a shoe deal with the biggest dictatorship in the world. It broke my heart,” added the former backup.


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Notably, Irving’s actions have rarely been consistent with his words, so this should strike as no surprise at all. At the end of the day, it’s all about getting those big checks.

Enes Freedom puts Kyrie Irving on blast over shoe deal with Chinese brand

Enes Freedom puts Kyrie Irving on blast over shoe deal with Chinese brand - Bolavip US

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Playing in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>is not as easy as it seems. It can be difficult for some players to establish themselves with a franchise, and it is not easy to get a big contract. This has led some players to travel to Europe to play with teams like FC Barcelona.



It is not the first time that a former NBA player has played in the ACB, the league where FC Barcelona competes. However, it is not common for a big name to leave the NBA to play overseas unless they are already in the final stages of their career.



FC Barcelona recently won the ACB title, their second in three years. Unfortunately, they were unable to extend their Copa del Rey streak of two consecutive victories (2020-2021 and 2021-2022). They reached the quarterfinals in the 2022-2023 season.



<h2>Who was the former Boston Celtics player who signed with FC Barcelona?</h2>



According to FC Barcelona Basketball and Priority Sports, the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> player who recently signed with FC Barcelona is Jabari Parker. He played for the Celtics for two seasons, from 2021 to 2022.



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Parker is not the only American player to have played for FC Barcelona. Other notable players include Dan Godfread, Joey Dorsey, Ben Coleman, Wallace Bryant, and Alan Anderson.

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For years, people around the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA </a>have especulated about a potential <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> reunion. James even admitted he was frustrated when it didn’t come to fruition last season.



Some thought the speculation would finally come to an end when Kyrie signed a massive contract with the Dallas Mavericks this offseason. But it seems like not even that was enough.



According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, LeBron is still trying to get the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>to make a run at his former teammate, and the Mavs could still part ways with him if things go south.



<h2>LeBron Still Wants To Play With Kyrie</h2>



“LeBron was still pushing for Kyrie, as recently as this offseason,” said Buha. “He’s made it very clear that he and Kyrie have made up– LeBron has really been very keen on potentially playing with Kyrie again.”



“I would not be surprised if those rumors up again, closer to the trade deadline, depending on what happens at Dallas,” added the insider.


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Of course, it remains to be seen if the Mavs would even consider trading him, let alone to a Western Conference foe, but both Kyrie and James usually get exactly what they want in this league.

NBA Rumors: LeBron still wants Lakers to trade for Kyrie Irving

NBA Rumors: LeBron still wants Lakers to trade for Kyrie Irving - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> are still at a stalemate. Reports around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> cite that the team still hopes he changes his mind and takes his trade request back.



That seems highly unlikely, and it’s not like it would be good for them, either. They already have Shadeon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson there, so they should look forward to building around them.



With that in mind, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat </a>star Bam Adebayo — who is quite close with Lillard — took some time to discuss his friend’s situation and the rumors of teaming up in South Beach.



<h2>Bam Adebayo Talks About Damian Lillard</h2>



“I think it’s just demeanor,” Adebayo said of Lillard. “How he walks, how he talks, how he presents himself, we have a lot of similar characteristics. Dame isn’t the loudest person, I’m not the loudest person. We’re two down-to-earth people that gelled well in the Olympics.”



“I don’t know what’s about to happen,” Adebayo said. “The biggest thing is it’s business. Everybody wants it to make sense — obviously, the other side wants it to make sense too. I feel like it’s just a waiting game until they make an agreement, if or when it does happen.”


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It still seems like it’s a matter of when, not if, Lillard will be traded to the Heat. However, the Blazers might look to drag this into the season unless the Heat one-up their current bid.

Bam Adebayo gets real on Damian Lillard's trade rumors

Bam Adebayo gets real on Damian Lillard's trade rumors - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> are far from done. Trading <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole</a> away to keep the band together is evidence that they believe they can still win more rings with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry </a>as their centerpiece.



Trading for Chris Paul was a bold move, to say the least, but it might be just what they need to get back to the top of the league. They’re definitely more mature and experienced now.



But that experience hasn’t made them settle or taken a toll on their desire to win another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship. If anything, they’re as hungry as they’ve ever been, according to Klay Thompson.



<h2>Klay Thompson Says Warriors Are Hungry</h2>



“Me, Andrew, Steph, Dray, CP, the rest of the guys, we’re hungry,” Thompson said. “We’re in the group chat right now, we’re trying to set up some minicamps before the season.”



“Last year I had a bad taste in my mouth but now, I’m hungrier than ever. I want to get back to the mountaintop,“ Thompson added. “Four is cool but why not get as many as you can get? At least attempt, so I can walk away from this game and say that I gave it everything that I had.”


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It won’t be easy, but the Dubs have the experience to go back to the top of the league. And even though they’re not getting any younger, one should know better than to bet against them at this point.

Warriors' Klay Thompson makes bold statement about Chris Paul's arrival

Warriors' Klay Thompson makes bold statement about Chris Paul's arrival - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a> trade to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> took the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> community by surprise. Not because Steve Kerr‘s team didn’t need to make moves, but many wonder how the veteran guard will fit next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> and company.



At 38, the veteran star will have a legitimate chance to win a highly elusive championship. However, it’s uncertain whether he’ll be part of the starting five or if he’ll have to come off the bench for the first time in his career.



Either way, many still wonder why the Warriors pulled off this deal. Even though there’s still a long way to go for training camp, Kerr explained what CP3 could bring to the table in the Bay area.



<h2>Steve Kerr explains how Chris Paul can help Curry, Warriors </h2>



“He’s so smart. He controls games. He’s thinking three steps ahead all the time. He gets any shot he wants in the mid-range,” Kerr said about Paul, via Robin Lundberg of Sports Illustrated. 



“Our team last year needed another way to attack, and we became a little too one-dimensional with Steph in high ball screens. We needed another playmaker to give us a different look. Chris, as we know, is one of the all-time great pick-and-roll players, and he’ll know how to control the tempo. It’s hugely important, especially in playoff games, to have guys like that and they’re hard to find.”


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It will definitely be interesting to see how Paul settles in his new team after being a rival for so many years. For the first time in years, he will have other teammates who carry the organization’s title aspirations.

NBA News: Steve Kerr explains why Stephen Curry, Warriors need Chris Paul

Steve Kerr explains why Stephen Curry, Warriors need Chris Paul - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> fans couldn’t have asked for a better offseason. Rob Pelinka picked up where he left off in February, bringing new faces and extending <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a>‘ deal ahead of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season.



The big man got tied to a three-year, $186 million max contract extension, which gives the purple and gold reasons for optimism going forward. Even if LeBron James decides to leave in the near future, AD will keep the Lakers’ hopes alive.



While his health is still a concerning topic, Davis seems to be extremely committed to doing whatever it takes to bring success back to LA. Pelinka revealed the 30-year-old showed desire to embrace a big role in the years to come before agreeing on an extension.



<h2>Rob Pelinka reveals Anthony Davis’ mindset during contract talks</h2>



“In our conversations with Anthony, his desire to lead our franchise for the next several years became abundantly clear,” Pelinka said, as quoted by ClutchPoints. “AD understands that his commitment to being the hardest worker, combined with high character, is what will help define our culture for many seasons to come. It is a proud day for Lakers Nation when we’re able to extend the contract of one of the game’s most dominant two-way players.”


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When healthy, AD has proven to be the kind of player that can give the Lakers championship aspirations. Of course, the biggest challenge for him will be to play out his contract without missing too many games.

NBA News: Lakers GM sends encouraging message about Anthony Davis

NBA: Lakers GM sends encouraging message about Anthony Davis - Bolavip US

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