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Tim BontempsESPN
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis says the plan is for him to play the Los Angeles Clippers when the NBA kicks off its season restart on Thursday night.
“That’s the plan,” Davis said after fully participating in practice Wednesday. “One of the doctors will be evaluating me again tonight and I will receive an update from them.”
“That is the plan, for me to play.”
Davis, who was inadvertently punctured by Michael Carter-Williams during Saturday’s scrimmage against the Orlando Magic, said the eye felt better and “was moving in the right direction.” He did not play in Monday’s final match, then was unable to participate in practice on Tuesday because he was dealing with light sensitivity issues, problems he said were much better on Wednesday.
He also wore protective glasses in practice. He said he didn’t anticipate having to wear the glasses in-game, but wanted to give him a try in a non-game situation, rather than having to use it in-game the first time.
“It was definitely different today in practice,” Davis said of wearing the glasses. “It felt very different.”
According to his coach, Frank Vogel, Davis also managed to do something else using the glasses: making a fashion statement.
“It looked better than anyone who ever wore them,” Vogel said with a smile. “It’s a matter of style. We have an attractive superstar who looks great in glasses or glasses or whatever you want to call those things. It was great to have him back there. Obviously, it will still depend on his assessment tonight.” , how you feel at night, and we’ll see how your eyes feel tomorrow. “
Vogel said he was careful not to “overdo it” in practice before his team’s first opening game, but said it was a competitive practice that included some live action as well as game-planning work specifically geared towards taking on against the city of the Lakers. rivals
And, speaking of the game itself, Davis said the Lakers spent time on Wednesday discussing what they would do in terms of addressing social justice in some form of protest before Thursday’s game and that those conversations would continue between now and when the game begins. Thursday night.
“We discussed it today,” said Davis. “We have a couple of ideas we want to make. We haven’t decided on one yet. But yes, we plan to do something.”
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