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[Saba Sports News] Anthony Davis is enjoying a standout 2023-24 season, hailed by Lakers legend James Worthy as his best ever. “This is the best season I’ve ever seen AD have in his career,” Worthy praised, following Davis’ impressive performance of 22 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 6 blocks in a win against the Cavaliers. Davis’ consistent impact this season is highlighted by his averages of 24.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game, playing 73 out of 78 games
Despite Worthy’s acclaim, there’s debate over whether this season truly is Davis’ peak, especially compared to his 2017-18 season with the Pelicans. That year, Davis boasted 28.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals, and 2.6 blocks per game, earning significant MVP and DPOY consideration, and making the All-NBA and NBA All-Defensive First Teams.
Worthy has expressed confidence in Davis as the Lakers’ future linchpin, especially post-LeBron James. Prior to this season, Davis committed to a three-year, $186 million extension with the Lakers, a move Worthy supported, seeing Davis as the key player for the Lakers’ future. This season has seen a shift, with Davis taking a more central role and proving crucial to the Lakers’ resurgence as the eighth seed in the Western Conference, demonstrating Worthy’s belief in his capabilities was well-placed.