Anthony Davis and LeBron James argue that the La Lakers will need to add to their roster to win another NBA championship.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James argue that the La Lakers need more players to win the NBA Championship
The Lakers won their biggest victory with the Boston Celtics, with Anthony Davis and LeBron James leading their team to victory.
Davis, who has been in Los Angeles since July 2019, spoke after the game and revealed that he hopes the Lakers can add more players before the February 6 draft deadline.
Davis said: “I think we need another big (addition). When I was four, I always feel like I’m in my best shape.”
Davis and James are reportedly speaking up about their ideas surrounding the Lakers, who will add players to help compete in the NBA Championship.
Despite winning the Celtics’ 117-96 victory, the Lakers are 24-18, only 1.5 games ahead of the Dallas Mavericks.
LeBron James has also spoken out in a recent post-game interview, claiming that after his defeat to the LA Clippers, he needs to be “perfect.”
James said: “We have to play the perfect basketball.”
The Lakers’ final title win came in 2020. Davis believes he came for the “perfect” team, which is a structure that makes use of that size.
Davis said: “We know that when we won the championships with Javale (McGee) and Dwight (Howard) at the age of five.
So far, Davis averages 25.7 points, rebounding games slightly higher than what he managed in his 2020 victory with 11.9 with 26.1 points and 9.3 rebounds.
Nonetheless, Davis believed that the Lakers needed some small additions to lead them to another title in 2025
He said: “We feel we’re there when it comes to the team and all of that stuff. James and I are very motivated to win another championship.”