Anthony Davis’ request to spend fewer minutes at center was behind the Los Angeles Lakers management’s decision to add Chris Wood and Jaxson Hayes. Davis has long preferred to play as a power forward, which allows him to take advantage of his mobility and means fewer duels for the inside position against others. ‘big mans’ of the NBA.
This type of unwritten agreement has the potential to work and be positive for everyone involved. Although Davis has been the Lakers’ starting ‘5’ in all the games he has played, his range of influence has been more focused on the medium and long distance than in other years. His main dance partner is Wood, with whom he has shared the dance floor for 119 minutes, for the only 12 in which he has coincided with Hayes.
Both Hayes and Wood signed for two seasons with the Lakers, with the second subject to a player option, so they have the opportunity to increase their 2024 free agent market value.
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For his part, Lakers coach Darvin Ham has adapted to Davis’ demands and understands the front office’s desire to keep one of the team’s main stars happy. “I’m not getting into that,” Ham declared about Davis’ agreements with the board, according to the media. ESPN. “I know what she means [Davis] with wanting to diversify his skill package on the court. I understand that part and we are in the same boat.
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2023-11-13 21:00:00
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