Anthony Davis Anticipates Potential 'Struggles To Start The Season' For Lakers

[RealGM Wiretap]

Anthony Davis believes the Los Angeles Lakers' 0-4 start in preseason is part of the process to compete for a title.

"We want to be good, but we don't want to skip steps. You can't rush the process of what we're trying to do and win championships," Davis said after Sunday night's 123-94 loss to the Phoenix Suns. "We know, possibly, there could be struggles to start the season. ... But we never want to get out to a slow start -- 0-5, 0-6, whatever -- we still want to be able to fight through our mistakes while winning games."

The Lakers will feature LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Davis in the lineup together for the first time in Tuesday's game at home against the Golden State Warriors.

"It's going to be a totally different story on Tuesday," said Davis, who added that he expects to be playing center in that lineup.

Via Dave McMenamin/ESPN

[Chris3323]

Westbrook should be the Shooting gaurd off the ball.

[njknicks]

2021 Lakers lineup is eerily reminiscent of the 2004 team that went the Finals.

Yes they are loaded with hall of famers but they do not necessarily compliment each other's skill set.

The talent alone may get them to at least the WCF -- but the elite teams will simply clog the lane and force the Lakers to beat them from 3 point range ( presently no outside scoring threat in the rotation ).

Also, the age / mileage of the roster is suspect -- granted they have the unparalleled IQ level, but their talent level is redundant in some cases and not necessarily alleviates weaknesses ( i.e. outside scoring threats in the starting lineup & core rotation & players that do not need the ball to be successful / willing to do the dirty work -- i.e. PJ Tucker, Jae crowder types ).