LOS ANGELES – Anthony Davis says he signed the longest living contract with the Los Angeles Lakers – a five-year, $ 190 million contract, on Thursday – as part of an insurance policy, which should endanger his career. .
“It could be a two-year, three-year deal,” Davis told reporters in a video conference call on Friday. “[But] I also have to think about the reality of things. I have a little history with injuries, and a two year deal, you can trust yourself. … God forbid, knock on the wood, something happens. “
Davis played 62 of the Lakers ’71 games last season, dealing with shoulder and tailbone injuries. He played in all 21 of the Lakers ’postseason games on the way to the championship, but after cleaning up 6 games of the NBA Finals, he revealed to ESPN that he was going through a leg injury that required hours of treatment for the duration of the game.
In the first seven years of his career with the New Orleans Pelicans franchise, Davis played just 466 of his potential 574 games.
“I want to keep as safe as possible for as many years as possible and keep a long stay here with this team, so I thought a five-year deal was best for me for my situation,” Davis said.
While the contract protects Davis, it can also be seen as a prudent business decision.
27, Davis has one player option in the final year of his deal, the 2024-25 season. If he does not choose the option and does not enter the free agency as a 31-year-old, he will be eligible to sign a further five-year maximum extension and avoid the “over-38 rule” that prevents players from signing long-term contracts. Outside the 38th birthday, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN.
Davis could have made more money for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons if he had signed a two-year extension with the Season Lakers and returned to the free agency in 2022 as a 10-year PS, but the difference between the two, according to Marx, Contrary to what is guaranteed with his new deal, the view would be $ 4.7 million.
By sacrificing 7.7 million, Davis pledged himself about million 90 million more as an insurance policy policy (compared to signing a two-plus-one deal in Se Fasen), and that would allow him to re-enter the free agency. , While in theory, the pay cap will increase after income from the coronavirus epidemic decreases.
Davis’ deal culminated in a crucial week for the Lakers franchise, which also reached a two-year, 85 85 million expansion deal with LeBron James on Wednesday.
“I think it was just a great moment of confidence,” said Rob Pelinka, Lakers vice president and general manager of Basketball operations operations, when he asked ESPN to reflect on both deals. “I think trust is built only when hard work recognizes hard work. And that’s what we’ve tried to be as front office fees and coaching staff, should we just let our players know we’re doing everything. We can help them win and make them better people and ensure that all their needs are taken care of.
“And when players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis repay that trust with long-term commitments, they are placed as players and the work we’ve put in is just allowed. It was a really, really exciting day for Lakers fans. Two pillars and both of our leaders have been here for years to come. “
Davis also shared his appreciation for James, who will be 38 years old and will complete his 20th season when his new contract expires.
“I’m excited for it. It’s a hell of a deal to happen – and I told him – that’s the kind of money you get in your 18th year, it doesn’t happen,” Davis said. “It doesn’t happen especially at his age, so it’s a promise of all the hard work he has done year after year to take care of his body. And to be able to see the benefits from it. And then to be able to play like that constantly and bring the team to the competition for championships I’m glad I’ll be with him for another three years, as I’m not sure if it will be done again. “
In search of that championship, there may be other hardware. Lakers veteran Jared Dudley told reporters he was “announcing to go for MVP.”
Lakers coach Frank Vogel told ESPA on Friday, “I’m sure he’ll have the MVP trophy when it’s all said and done. I think those things are rewarding and as long as your focus is on the process and winning. Sports and the best player you can be, that thing comes after the fact. But look, Anthony Davis is one of the best players in the world, and I think when his career is called and done, you’re a person again. Let’s look at the one who won not just one MVP but maybe multiple MVPs. “
Daddy, however, was devastated when asked about Dudley’s statement. It will not label its individual MVP campaign on the 2020-21 season.
“It’s really hard for me to set goals like MVP or the like [Defensive Player of the Year], “Davis said.” I just let that kind of happen. I just want to let those things fall into place. If I go there and play that way as much as I can, it just happens. But one goal is to win another championship. I want to be the anchor of our defense.
“My goal is to stay on the floor as much as possible and not get injured. So those are the few things that I like to set a goal for myself. I don’t like to do MVP, DPOY thing. If it comes, it comes, but it Staying on the floor with my injury history. This is the kind of thing I’ve set for myself, and I’m doing everything I can to help the team win. “
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