May 25, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during game two of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
While the short-term goal for the Los Angeles Lakers is to win another NBA Championship in 2021 the long-term plans have always been quite clear.
Right now, LeBron James and Anthony Davis represent the best Lakers duo since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal (sorry, Pau) and are the only reason why the Lakers cannot be counted out no matter how they played in the regular season.