WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ANTHONY DAVIS?! 🗣️ - Stephen A. | First Take
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ANTHONY DAVIS?! 🗣️ - Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Brian Windhorst discuss the biggest problem with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Once AD said in the post season that he didn’t touch a ball since April, I knew what type of season this was gonna be 🤦🏿♂️
You said everything! That's it
He also said that every off season he just don't have the motor on a consistent basis
you dont understand basketball do you
If only you knew that was his regular off season. He has always done it. And FYI, MOST PLAYERS TAKE A MONTH OR TWO OFF.
@@jacobreno3434 exactly AD for years says he take like a month off and them he hits the gym like crazy
Complacency is the problem. Once he got the ring he became comfortable. There’s no hunger for another chip. But that’s the difference between players like him and actual stars like Steph and Lebron who always have the hunger to win another championship year after year.
Bingo!
Dont forget giannis, when its all said and done giannis> steph easly
We want to see Ad and lebron win outside of the bubble while the whole NBA is healthy but they obviously can’t do that because they keep getting exposed so no wonder why everyone doesn’t claim the bubble ring as an actual championship
I’m not hating, he’s doing good for my fantasy, his defense avgs is definitely First team throughout the first few games
I don't think he complacent. I think he just don't believe in this team. Seems like LeBron don't either
J Will reaction was PRICELESS 😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Anthony Davis never let the New Orleans Pelicans into multiple playoff games, plus playoff series wins. So why are we looking at Anthony Davis as the top five player in this league to begin with?
Because it’s a team game and he can’t do it all himself. But as a single player talent wise he’s been too 5 or top 10..
@@lucanwolf712 is he top 10 right now to you ?
Off straight potential. He has all the tools to be top 5-7 in the league. But he has a v6 engine and no heart. If Westbrook woke up AD he would be the best player ever 😂
No one that knows a lick about the NBA was saying he's a top 5 player. He has top 5 talent but he is more a 10-20 best player at best.
Why are "WE" looking? Don't put me in this mess...
Remember when everyone was hyping up AD’s summer workout? 😭💀
He looked great in preseason
Yea but hes not the same ad we can agree on that
He was training with lethal shooter. All for nothing. SMH
Perk said mvp lmao
Perk is only about shock value...that's how the stay on air at espn
AD has no spacing. When you look at 2020 AD... look at how much space he had to operate. Defenders were attached to Kuz... Bron.. KCP.. Danny Green - AD was able to operate on an island against bigs. However currently, everytime AD touches the ball in the midpost... he is seeing multiple bodies. AD isnt like Giannis to where he will just put his head down and bully to the basket.. AD is finesse. He needs spacing to maximize his ability.
Facts !
Then he needs to adjust his game accordingly. There’s no excuse.
You get it
He scared of anybody over 6’6 he a hoe
it’s almost like all three of these players need shooters around them. this team would be scary if they had the shooters bron and wade had around them
Y’all put him on top 75 team 🤡
Yes the experts did not a 🤡 on the internet
@@bigboner23 i can name you like 5 players who shouldve made it ovrer him
@@bigboner23 you must think he nice 😂 🤡
@@cap14444 you can’t with better resumes
@@bigboner23 Klay Thompson, Manu Ginobili, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard, Tony Parker. Arguments could also be made for C-Webb , Alex English , T-Mac and Vince amongst others.
That AD trade was the best thing they happened to the pelicans! 😂
That’s sad a first round exit the best thing to happen for them
@@derek1462 Idk man. Lakers are currently playing and leaving their roster constructed like they are trying to get them 7'4 Victor.... at least they'd be able to say they built their roster and gave them the most scary young trio in NBA history.
Yup, I mean once AD left, Pelicans were consistent in reaching the first round or play-in. Best thing ever...
And Lakers
In all seriousness, AD ain’t been the same really since after the bubble.
So what? Did the bubble traumatize him, if so, he should seen a therapist...Lord knows he had plenty of time to..
He played well in the bubble cuz he rest from march to june... and kept resting well in a hotel nearby the court were that Mickey Mouse tournament was held
@@AlbertoGonzalez-xn1lw how come you didn’t play the Mickey Mouse tournament?
Covid and Quiet Quitting the new normal.
How bout now?
AD has been good on both ends.
Down the stretch of that blazers game he was lost offensively
AD has been getting destroyed in the post
@@walk_er he's a big. He relies on his perimeter players.
@@walk_er the Blazers were packing the paint because of Russ. Rewatch the game.
@@livingtruth8578 so all of a sudden AD can’t make a play outside the paint?
Dang I wish I could remember but someone said in the off season that the Lakers should consider trading AD, I didn't agree with it at the time but this team needs to be blown up! It's a terribly built roster!
SAS DOESNT EVEN WATCH THE GAMES!! Ad has been solid Foh
None of them really do it’s all about hot takes
@0:43 Dude on the right just set the record for most blinks in 30 seconds
AD had 6 FREAKING BLOCKS last game. He’s been excellent on the defensive end. And his offensive contributions so far has been under appreciated
And 2 stls
Need more buddy
@@rufaisani6148 of the teams that played at least 3 games, the Lakers have the best defense in the league, thanks in most part to AD being a beast of a defensive anchor at the 5
@@theg0dfather651 no the team needs more 😂
Fr they ain’t feeding him
AD is simply not that dude, he said it himself. “Got nothing to prove”
He would still be leading a 35 win team if bron didn't get him a ring
Oof
Should have kept his mouth shut rather than tell people what he's all about...He's not a self starter anyway..never will be....
@@mordecaidrake l couldn't have said it better...Guess the Pelicans saw what most fans didn't see and traded him.
AD looked fine. He had 6 blocks the other night.
What that got to do with his atrocious shot taking.and making ?? Come on,.you bring up 6 blocks like that means an all NBA player like AD means he had a good game 😆😆 nah bruh, he was supposed to be the #1 on lakers by now, and he's not even good #2
After the third quarter he stopped only had 2 points
@@BigZoe99 besides his 3 point shooting he’s been perfectly fine so far this year
He's not fine, He not dominant like he was years old, that what everybody is saying.
Had his best game defensively
“ yes Russell Westbrook can’t shoot … but that’s about it “ - Stephen A smith
No that’s not about it smh 🤦🏽♂️ it’s Russ that’s been tricking y’all in the media
Imagine saying a player can't do the most fundamental thing in his/her sport and saying "that's all."
@@drewbreezy5854 smh it’s crazy but Stephen a will tell you “he never cheats you with effort” 🙄
Russ can't shoot well but he still makes hustle plays and gives effort. AD looks like he's falling asleep on the court. There's been a few fast break moment where AD isn't even paying attention to catch the op
@@jonahdanley8407 you must be watching past Westbrook highlights
Imagine the haul LA could get if they traded AD after trading Russ...could imagine those moves building a way better fit for this squad
should've tried to trade Russ and AD for Kyrie and Kevin Durant
Anthony Davis is sorry and everyone needs to admit it 😂😂😂😭
bro what. Davis has been fine. Dude is averaging 25 and 8, while holding down the defense. Theres a lot wrong with this laker squad but Davis has not been the issue
AD is not sorry. Westbrook is not sorry. The problem is that both AD and Russ are probably overwhelmed by being on a team with such rich history. And the pressure to perform is at a all time high. Betcha if both go to another team they will do great or atleast good
You just hating. I didn't know averaging 25 and 8 while getting over 2 blocks a game with almost three steals is "sorry"
He’s played extremely well, what drugs are you clowns on?
25/8 with 3 steals and 2 blocks is sorry? 😂
y’all just expose that you get ya narratives from ESPN and don’t know how to digest basketball on your own.
Is it just me or does AD look amazing? His jumper stinks but he’s dominant on both ends rn..
He’s been one of the best defenders so far this season
His jumper stinks but he looks amazing? That's 50% of the game. 🤣
@@r.m.90 in what world is a jumper 50% of the game..
@@scottiesavedmjscareer1085 In the game of basketball when the point is to score 😐 The leading scorer all time in the NBA is a center. Are you slow???
@@r.m.90 ah yes the well known jumpshooter kareem. You have no clue what planet your on let alone basketball.
I think when you have injuries pile up like that for some people it plays a role in the mind and it can hold him back. Plus the Lakers should run the offense through AD more to get him back up to speed and get his rhythm established. Plus I know he madly respects Kobe but he needs to switch shoes cause those are lowtops.
Its already proven that low tops play no role in ankle sprains. Lows might even help you because if you role it then your ankle is more free to roll out of the injury, with a high top on the ankle role turns into a high role up your tibia bone and can cause a fracture. I remember i had some lows on playing ball one day and when i came down the side of my shoe hit the ground but instead of my ankle turning over my shoe actually just came off, if those where mids or highs I probably would of snapped my lower tibia
Imagine watching all 3 of the Lakers games and thinking that AD is the issue....
They didn't watch the games. You can tell by this take.
Ad been hoopin
I said the SAME thing. AD isn’t that guy. He’s a 3rd option on a championship contender. If the lakers want to LBJ to win another ring. Just get him a big center and a bunch of shooters. AD…✌️
If you put AD on the Celtics as the third guy he would be the 2nd best player and possibly #1 defense and offense matters he does it all, he’s just not shooting outside well rn
how is he a third option on a championship team when he’s already been a second option on a championship team lmao. i stG some of y’all don’t ever need to comment on hoops.
Didn't AD admit he didn't touch a basketball till the beginning of Summer LOL
It's a combination of several problems. Inept GM, Jeannie Buss can't think outside of the box and take risks and move away for her "friends" advice, AD always hurt and complacent, Russ, Bron aging, etc. Sh.tshow.
I love it. I hope LA misses the play in. I hope the locker room gets toxic, I hope no one trades for Russ. I want it to be so bad LeBron takes his ball and goes home. Come back to Cleveland LeBron! Kevin misses you!
AD wanna play Small Forward 😂 he don’t want action w nobody over 6’6
Fr
Some carry a chip on their should and some carry a 2x4 board. With no complaints
Stubbornness is the problem. The inability of Russel WestBRICK to do any sort of introspection or change the way he plays the game.
The thing is Ad dropping all star numbers easily while shooting pootly imagine if he gets back to bubble season form
then he would average 28 ppg as before and still not be a top 5 player, because he is nit a number 1 guy anyway
AD looks like he doesn't trust his body and is too scared to get hurt
It's crazy how many passes AD gets.. 'He's top 5 if this, if that'. He's not even close to being top 10 period.
Thank Jay Will for speaking facts!!!
I believe AD is scared to go in the paint and get injured. Ain’t no reason why he can’t get 15-23 points in the paint
Called him Russell Westbrick 2:23
Finally they’re saying it out loud.
If I was Rob Palinka I'd trade AD and Russ! At least Russ is available and gives an effort. AD just wants to continue to be babied and gloried by the media as a great talent in the NBA. He, also, loves his new role as being a bench model.
Is he even watching Laker Games this season? AD has been solid so far.
defensively yes, offensively very misleading
AD never loved playing solely around the paint. He prefers the 4 and perimeter and not the 5 (where he could actually be more effective). But now he's probably scared to play in the post because he's afraid of getting injured again. Playing timid on the perimeter.
Exactly - less chance to get hurt from a contested mid range jump shot than a bully inside layup.
If he never loved playing around or near the paint, before his injury, what's the word we call them?
Couldn't be "soft"...NAH!
Just like porzingis. Them injuries all up in their heads and it’s probably getting them injured even more because they have this little timidness to their games rather then just seeing their moves through
Its almost like not playing full seasons, not practicing in the offseason has resulted in skill fade.. wow who would have thought?
6 blocks the whole game isnt nothing. If he got all 6 blocks in the 4th quarter, then that is beast.
FINALLY! Anthony Davis is the reason the team don’t work with Westbrook. Anthony Davis was supposed to be the Stretch 5. Able to shoot the 3, stretch the floor, etc.. He can’t shoot now! Which kills the spacing for those 3. He’s not aggressive nor commanding of the basketball. Supposed to be considered a Top 5 Player in the game. He’s not even considered a Top 3 Big on NOBODY’S list. It’s always Giannis, Joel, Jokic. This man use to be the best big in the game. But yes, let’s listen to ESPN and the Media Outlets and blame everything on Russell Westbrook 😂. AD was
I just love how AD posted those videos of him shooting in the gym and then in game he is shooting 20 percent lol
See yes finally “we should stop talking about westbrook and talk moreee about anthony davis”
I personally don’t count the “bubble championship” as a true championship. The Lakers should’ve been shopping AD last summer because he’s Mr. Glass. It absolutely does not matter how good he is if he’s on the bench. Let him be someone else overpaid problem
A lot of these professional athletes get spoiled and too used to living their life of luxury so they lose that hunger they once had.
AD has never been the best "Big man" (pause) ...period
It’s not AD fault, he took one shot in the 4th quarter. Lebron need to give the reigns up!!!
Lol man stop it Bron been trying to give him the reigns since he got to the Lakers
One shot in the 4th? That's not that great either.
They not talking about how lebron will take 10 three pointers a game and only make 2 or 3 of em
Charles barkley been saying this to the media but media keep on insisting that RW is the main reason of lakers problem.
AD played great last game. Y’all are doing everything but admitting that Lebron’s bad shot selection in the second half of the game. He’s my favorite player ever, but he’s clearly why they lost that game.
Been saying this for 2 years hire me ESPN
Media needs to realize...it's a new era. Players care about winning but not that much. Number 1 is getting paid thru contracts. Number 2 is getting paid endorsements. Number 3 is winning.
AD is still looking pretty good so far. What he needs actually is a legit defender in the PF position. Let LBJ play the SF.
AD became comfortable after winning the Championship. That’s the problem with instant gratification.
The problem with trades is that you have to give something in return of value to get value back. AD and Westbrook has no value, and with no market for there services, what of value is the other team getting. Lebron is probably the only player on that roster that has any value besides the 1st round pick.
AD needs extra minutes of training with that "super" shooting coach that he was working with in the offseason
Through three games AD is top 5 in block and steals, anchoring the #2 defense in the league.
Despite shooting 20% from 3 he’s still giving you 25 ppg on 50% from the field. 80% FT%.
I’ll admit I’d like to see more rebounds but who is giving you that type of production on both ends of the court?
I think AD has played well to start but the problem is that when he gets the ball in the post the opposing team crowds the paint because they know the Lakers have no shooters. So he can’t dominate the paint like he used to
Gotta move LBJ too
goofy
Yeah I’m not a LeBron fan by any stretch of the imagination. But that makes absolutely no sense for more reasons than just his play on the court.
🗣️ he needs a good PG to get him the ball to be back on that level like he was wit Rondo in N.O but he been scoring and doing good
Where I'm from, NBA jerseys are 50% off when a player gets traded to another team (their old jerseys are on discount). But AD's jersey has been on 50% off since last season while still being with the Lakers. Just wanted to throw some more shade on how even merch reflects a players worth.
J. Will putting 2 and 2 together and realizing that SAS steals his coworkers takes and their study homework.
They should blow this team up while they still have some tradable assets , send lebron to a contender for some picks . Get some picks or some young guys for AD and try to get something for russ. Build with the picks you get back and you’ll have money available in free agency
I feel like AD plays best at the 4. Playing him exclusively at the 5 isn’t the beat idea. He spends so much energy on defense that it’s taking away the production he can do on offense
I'm so glad Lakers got A.D. and gave the city of New Orleans the cap space to become something.
We only 3 games in, not like it’s 30, I get they suck and we seeing some of the same issues from last year but i think it’s worth noting they are much improved defensively & are a few shots away from being 3-0
Lmao a few?
@@townbidnesz5315 lmao 🤣 I’m a lakers fan and it’s way more than a few. I pray 🙏🏾 ever day that we can go at least 33% from 3 the next game
But they are NOT 3-0......
So they might wanna trade the guy who's giving them basically zero for 2 guys like Turner and Buddy Hield who will add more spacing, depth, versatility on both ends of the floor....
@@artofmartialcinemaamc5334 i feel like they haven’t made that trade because they know it’s not a championship move
He looked great
Dude. AD has been playing fire!
They definitely dont watch laker games. AD literally carried the team up until russ came back into the game. defensively he was a monster vs portland
If Ad was rolling like a big man, instead of shooting 20% from 3... thats the ONLY way russell westbrook wouldve worked.... having a dynamic roll man to catch lobs or take both defenders to the paint to guard the mismatch so he gets an easy midrange look... instead they all pop to the three or bron runs it and hits him at the top of the key which is bad coaching and play design but thats what they have to do without a dynamic big
Although AD hasn’t shot well, he’s looked very good to me. Aggressive blocking and he doesn’t look like he’s moving around all gentle he looks solid and is performing well. He starts hitting 3’s and he’s the best player in the league
Nah
Ya'll hyped him up as something he never was.
Y'all compared a guy who "played a little point in high school" to GIANNIS A SEVEN FOOTER WHO'S RUN POINT GUARD AND POINT FORWARD AT LENGTH IN THE NBA AS THE LEADER OF HIS OWN SQUAD LOL
That what I been saying. People been using russ as the excuse. Anthony Davis been shitting the bed as well
They used to really debate up and down that Anthony Davis is better and "more talented" than Giannis. Over the last 3 seasons, Giannis has lapped the field on that guy.
They are not even in the same conversation.
1. They should be talking about AD AND Westbrook
2. Surprised Shaq wasn't mentioned as one of the franchise-defining trades in Lakers history
"We need to talk less about Russell Westbrook and more about Anthony Davis." How about talking less about both of them?
Finally someone said it!
I’ve been getting killed on social media about my take that the lakers should have traded AD for Dame when Dame was a FA. This has been going on for two years now. 🤷🏻♂️
lmaooooo dont let these media guys trick you - AD been playing on both ends like a top 10 player
Same thing that happens to ALL Lebrun teammates. Wade, love, Bosh , kyrie, AD, Westbrook. It’s a PATTERN!!
AD look like a shell of himself. That LA life got him.
No one has ever played with Bron and not been disrespected by everyone 😂
AD just wants to get through the season without having to put street clothes on...oh wait...never mind.
I see people citing stats, specifically 6 blocks but are you all watching the games? He dorsnt seem to be in game shape yet. Hes often the last down court, hasnt been dominant in the paint on the offensive end and cant shoot to save his life. The hustle isnt there. Yes hes servicable, but hes not playing like AD.
AD is averaging 25 and 8 on 50% from the field over the first three games… back off
No hunger, no drive, does not care anymore.
Injuries. Injuries is what happened to AD. He’s not dominant down low because that leads to him missing games.
Ad did say he didn’t touch a basketball since April
I think he is just scared he is going to get hurt again if he’s living in the paint
Man SAS would not be trying to defend Russ like this if he was a Knick! AD is NOT the problem
I thought AD was working with Lethal shooter off season 🤔
This take proves these dudes do even be watching the games 😂 AD been dominant
People say he stopped after her got his ring but a lot of people forget he got a max contact the next year as well
I never saw the hype for AD... seems like his POTENTIAL carried over to his stature in the league.
Street Clothes! About time
25 and 8, 2.7 steals, 2.3 blocks. He's like 50% of the lakers offense and defense. Literally all of his pts are in the paint. Huh???
He fell off it’s amazing how good he was with the Pelicans
His numbers been solid imo in the games we lost
Numbers don't lie but he's a franchise player eg Lillard, Luka, Embiid Harden u get the drift G. He needs to be ballin if Lakers are gonna have a chance bro.
@@yeowww2013 if he keep putting up numbers like he's been so far we'll be fine its mainly our shooting because our defense is crazy
@@yeowww2013 Numbers don’t lie but narratives around numbers do. Big difference between the two. Lots of players across different sports put your great numbers but if you look at when and how those numbers came about, it tells the story. This is why junk stats or garbage time numbers are called so.
@@yeowww2013 well maybe talk to the guy getting paid 48m while averaging 10 points. Instead of looking at your best defensive player that is averaging 24 and 8
@@AnDr3w066 dw bro ill talk to him tomorrow 😁