The Los Angeles Lakers landed the second superstar they coveted when they acquired Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans. It cost a lot, but the Lakers accomplished their goal of pairing a top-flight player with LeBron James.
Upon being acquired, it was reported that Davis was going to be gifted the No. 23 from James. Davis had worn No. 23 with the Pelicans for all seven seasons of his career and during his lone season with the Kentucky Wildcats.
As a result, Davis had to select a new number to wear with the Lakers.