There’s a reason the Los Angeles Lakers gave up what they did to get Anthony Davis in purple and gold.

So far, so good, as for the first time in a decade, the LakeShow have secured the best record in the Western Conference. Sports Illustrated Host Robin Lundberg explains that while the addition of LeBron James has proven enough to make any team he is on a championship contender, it is actually AD who is the key to the Lakers title hopes. 

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