As important as the synergy between LeBron James and Russell Westbrook will be this season, the chemistry between the latter and big man Anthony Davis will also be something to monitor as the season progresses. Throughout Westbrook’s career, he has paired well with the big men on his team, from Serge Ibaka and Steven Adams in Oklahoma City to players like Robin Lopez and Daniel Gafford last season in Washington.
“It’s going to be a big part of who we are, obviously,” head coach Frank Vogel said of the pairing following practice on Tuesday, “and it’s been really good early on.