Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony
Davis has expressed a desire for the team to bolster its frontcourt
by acquiring a traditional center before the February 6 trade
deadline. In a recent interview with ESPN’s Shams Charania, Davis
emphasized his preference for playing at the power forward
position, stating, “I think we need another big. I feel like I’ve
always been at my best when I’ve been the 4.” 

Davis believes that adding a
center would not only optimize his performance but also enhance the
Lakers’ championship aspirations. Reflecting on the team’s 2020
title run, he noted the effectiveness of playing alongside a
traditional big man, which allowed him to operate more freely at
the 4. 

Potential trade targets to
complement Davis include Nikola Vučević of the Chicago Bulls, who
offers scoring and rebounding prowess, and Walker Kessler and John
Collins of the Utah Jazz, known for athleticism and floor-spacing
abilities. 

As the trade deadline
approaches, the Lakers’ front office faces the challenge of
enhancing the roster to meet Davis’s preferences and strengthen the
team’s bid for another championship.

REPORT: Anthony Davis subtly hints at
wanting another big man in the Lakers’ lineup, per Shams
Charania.

When asked about the Lakers’ current roster, AD said:
“I think we need another big. I feel like I’ve always been at my
best when I’ve been the 4.”

Which big man on the trade… pic.twitter.com/IV7in7pkB7

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January 24, 2025