Lakers Honor Anthony Davis with Tribute Video in His Return to Los Angeles

Image credits: Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG

The Los Angeles Lakers honored Anthony Davis with a video tribute during his first game back in Los Angeles since being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Although Davis did not play in the game due to injury, he was with the team and received a warm welcome from the fans. The tribute video featured highlights of Davis' 5½ seasons with the Lakers, including his time as an All-Star and his role in helping the team win the NBA championship in 2020.

Davis was a key player for the Lakers during his time with the team, earning multiple All-Star and All-NBA selections. He was traded to the Mavericks in a deal that brought Luka Doncic to the Lakers, a move that was seen as a necessary step for the team to remain competitive. However, the trade was still a difficult one for Lakers fans, who had grown to appreciate Davis' skills and dedication to the team. The tribute video was a way for the team to acknowledge Davis' contributions and show appreciation for his time in Los Angeles.

The Lakers' coach, JJ Redick, spoke about Davis before the game, praising him as a fantastic human being and a wonderful teammate. Redick also expressed his admiration for Davis' ability to accept him as a coach and be open to his coaching style. The tribute video was a testament to the respect and admiration that the Lakers organization has for Davis, and it was clear that he will always be remembered as a key part of the team's history.

The game itself was also notable for being Luka Doncic's first game against his former team, the Mavericks. Doncic was traded to the Lakers in the same deal that sent Davis to the Mavericks, and it was a highly anticipated matchup. The Lakers and Mavericks will play again on April 9 in Dallas, which is expected to be an emotional game for both teams. In the meantime, the Lakers will continue to move forward with their new roster, while the Mavericks will look to integrate Davis into their lineup and make a push for the playoffs.

Some of the key statistics from Anthony Davis' time with the Lakers include:

• 10-time All-Star selection
• 5-time All-NBA selection
• 2-time All-Defensive team selection
• Averaged 24.8 points and 11.0 rebounds per game
• Helped the Lakers win the NBA championship in 2020

The Lakers' decision to trade Davis was likely a difficult one, but it was seen as a necessary step to bring in a talented young player like Luka Doncic. As the team moves forward, they will look to build around Doncic and create a new era of success in Los Angeles.

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