Anthony Davis rolled into the paint, gathered his footing and launched toward the rim, ignoring the noodle-limbed rookie in front of him.
It’s desperate times for the Lakers. Well, desperate enough that a Monday night game in mid-January feels like a chance to make some sort of statement — and with the crowd ready for a moment, Davis gave them one with a huge slam dunk.
Stars performing like stars hasn’t been the issue, save for a so-so triple-double from Davis against the Jazz. The issues have been with the team as a unit, a group that has looked more like individuals than one operating with cohesion.