When the Los Angeles Lakers star big man was asked about his future and potential free agency, Anthony Davis was still upset and proud of the championship champagne.
“I have no idea,” Davis said. “I do not know.”
After 19 points and 15 rebounds and a breath-taking defensive performance in the Lakers ’106-93 final win, Davis was asked about his first season with the Lakers and clarified that the free agency had no idea until his decision.
Davis, 27, could step out of his contract and become a free agent.
“I had a very good time in LA this first year,” Davis said. “It’s nothing but fun, nothing surprising. In the next few months, we’ll find out. I mean, I’m not 100 percent sure, but that’s why my agent [Rich Paul] Who it is and we will discuss it and figure it out. “
It’s hard to imagine Debbie LeBron not returning to defend the Lakers title with James. The star duo worked perfectly together. But Davis is expected to pull out of his .8 28.8 million contract for 2020-21.
According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Davis could earn 32 32.7 million next season if his salary is 9 109.1 million.
Davis was all that the Lakers imagined when they traded three first-round picks in New Lee Reliance for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart and First L Star. He won first-team All-NBA and first-team All-Defensive honors and was second in the Defensive Player of the Year poll.
But his first NBA championship – nothing compared to what Davis won on Sunday night. The effect on both sides was undeniable. The Lakers started Alex Caruso instead of Dwight Howard to start Dexis in the middle and continued the route in Game 5.
While Davis was the lone big for the Lakers in the NBA Finals, they outscored Heat by 61 points, according to ESPN statistics and data research.
And according to the Elias Sports Bureau, Davis averaged 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winning team in the finals and the third player went to James, who could not win the finals MVP.
Davis, however, sank away from the spirit once he was drowning that he was winning his first title. With only a minute to go, Davis had to walk away from the bench in front of the huge mural of the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
James joined her and hugged her as he sighed.
“I was just emotional,” Davis said. “Really, when I came out of the game, I started to feel it. With about 25 seconds left, that feeling has just turned into reality. I had 25 seconds to be a champion. I got emotional. It’s that kind of journey.” , My team is on, the organization is on – they have all come in full circle with this championship.
“So I just got really emotional. [James] I was annoyed, ‘You are soft. Oh, you crybib. ‘I walked back, and there was a banner trophy. I kind of catch it. Then we walked back to the court. It was an incredible feeling and emotional moment for me. “
Davis took a lot of heat when requesting a trade from New Orleans in early 2019. But it was all worth it because now he’s advanced in the dominance of the dominant Lakers big men to win the championship.
“It’s just part of your legacy, saying you’re a champion,” Davis said. “Not everyone can say that. I wanted to do the same in New Orleans. I’ve been there for seven years. You want to go out there and compete for the championship every time you step on the floor. The second round. We thought we had a chance before Demarcus [Cousins] Injured. “
Davis added, “I just wanted to be a champion when my business was done.” “To be able to compete, be able to win. I was able to do my first year with the Lakers.”
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