USA TODAY Sports' Trysta Krick and Mark Medina break down the questions entering this season for the Los Angeles Lakers. USA TODAY
LOS ANGELES — Just after he charged his way toward the basket, Anthony Davis could not help himself. He had just converted on a difficult put-back, so Davis flexed his biceps.
The obvious message: Davis can use his strength to dominate anyone. It marks one of many reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Davis from New Orleans, even if they needed to trade a significant chunk of their young roster to make it happen.