As the Lakers seize control of the Western Conference Finals, Anthony Davis has been the biggest individual reason why beyond the Game 2 buzzer-beating three point dagger. Can he lead the franchise into the future? Sports Illustrated’s Ben Pickman and Corey Parson join host John Garcia, Jr. to break down what it may take for Davis to be able to carry the Laker torch once Lebron James inevitably moves on from Los Angeles. History tells us a ‘big’ needs an elite guard as a compliment.

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