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Anthony Davis Makes Personal Change After Visiting Lakers Facility

Matt Levine

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The Los Angeles Lakers' trade of star Anthony Davis sent shockwaves throughout the entire NBA. While the team did get back star guard Luka Doncic, moving away from Davis was a very tough decision for the Lakers.

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Davis helped this team win a title in 2020, and he was a cornerstone piece to the franchise. Additionally, Davis was supposed to be the next main star of the team once forward LeBron James retires.

Now with the Dallas Mavericks, Davis is embarking on a new chapter of his career. But this didn't stop him from returning to the Lakers facility this summer.

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Davis was seen at the Lakers' facility this offseason, and it sparked a lot of interest. The big man also got himself a new haircut following the visit, sparking all sorts of interest from fans.

Many Los Angeles fans are still upset that Davis was traded, even with the addition of Doncic. Davis meant a lot to the Lakers franchise, and to see him play with another team now does remind everyone of the good times.

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But the Lakers will be going forward with Doncic as the new face of the franchise, giving them a star guard in his prime. Doncic has shown the ability to lead a team to the NBA Finals in the past, and the Lakers are looking to have him lead them there as well.

Los Angeles will build around Doncic for the foreseeable future and will look to extend him long-term this summer. If the team places a solid roster around the star guard, the Lakers could be looking at competing for NBA titles for years to come.

This will be a massive offseason for the Lakers, but one that could shape the next few years of the team. Getting a center will be a priority, and the front office has a lot of work to do.

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Matt Levine
MATT LEVINE

Matt earned a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Louisiana State University in 2021. He was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, covering all Southern California sports in his career.

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