Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up

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Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Tue Oct 22, 2019 3:30 pm

Anthony Davis has a $28.7 million player option for the 20-21 season and almost certainly will become a free agent. Most expect Davis to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers next offseason.


“Don’t f--- it up,” one source close to Davis told Sam Amick of The Athletic when asked how people should see the Lakers' odds of re-signing him.


Davis helped orchestrate a move to the Lakers by requesting a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers traded Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and a number of first round picks to the Pelicans for Davis.


"They’re all alone in pole position, but you still have to get it over the finish line without the car going up in flames,' writes Amick in an attempt to translate the message.

Via Sam Amick/The Athletic

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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#2 » by SuperDeluxe » Tue Oct 22, 2019 5:19 pm

"The car going up in flames"? It's the Lakers, with LeBron at the wheel and Rich Paul riding shotgun, plus Dwight Howard and Rondo in the trailer. What on earth could go wrong?
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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#3 » by mplsfonz23 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:32 pm

So are they trying to say, don't lowball him? GTFOOH. Where is he going to go next year? He will get paid the most by LA, so if anything he better not F up.
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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#4 » by Millertime315 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:24 pm

I think he's re-signing no matter how bad they suck this year. but a guy like him will be demanding a trade from the Lakers once LeBron retires. I also worry about LeBron's ability to be the #1 or #2 option without a third all-star keeping his miles down. Its too much to put on him at this stage in his career. This team can not compete for a championship in the west.
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Re: Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#5 » by LAKESHOW » Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:34 pm

Dont F&#/ it up? Aint that up to him? He wins, happy happy joy joy. He loses, sad. Both scenarios depend upon his play. This story is bullsh&#
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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#6 » by The Laker Kid » Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:49 pm

HE better not eff it up. He's the one who strong armed to come to LA, he better make the most out of it. This is all up to him.
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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#7 » by Froob » Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:22 am

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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#8 » by Elnegron » Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:54 am

mplsfonz23 wrote:So are they trying to say, don't lowball him? GTFOOH. Where is he going to go next year? He will get paid the most by LA, so if anything he better not F up.


You missing the point. It's not about money. He will get the max regardless where he end up. This was clearly a shot at LeBron or the coach. If LeBron treat him like a sidekick , like he treated bosh, love and kyrie, he gone
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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#9 » by Cookin Baskets » Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:02 am

Not saying anything we don't already know about this situation. Let's see how this plays out with Davis and the lakers instead of endlessly speculating.
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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#10 » by BigHustle » Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:22 am

AD to BOS confirmed
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Post#11 » by Fresh360Waves » Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:42 am

Who didn't know this? :lol:
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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#12 » by Fresh360Waves » Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:42 am

BigHustle wrote:AD to BOS confirmed


Give it a rest lol
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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#13 » by CH Smoot » Wed Oct 23, 2019 6:14 am

"He go, he go. He stay, he stay."
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Re: Source Close To Anthony Davis On Lakers' Odds Of Keeping Him: Don't Mess It Up 

Post#14 » by Lalouie » Wed Oct 23, 2019 7:20 am

yes. i can trust pelinka to do it.

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