The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason last month when they traded for Anthony Davis. In doing so, the Lakers became instant title contenders for the first time in what has seemed to be forever.
While the purple and gold sacrificed a lot in exchange for Davis, it gave them a much-needed star alongside LeBron James. Given that James is getting up there in terms of age, having a player of Davis’ caliber on his side will make life much easier.
Furthermore, the acquisition of Davis continued the team’s incredibly rich tradition of having elite big men.