When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Anthony Davis to pair him with LeBron James, there were some who cautioned the team’s duo could come undone by injury. James was coming off a groin strain that cut his first season with the Lakers short, and Davis has a long injury history.
That did surface in some regard as Davis has missed a combined eight games this season due to a sore right shoulder, sprained ankle, gluteus maximus contusion and right knee soreness. Davis missed the most time — five games — due to the glut issue.
There additionally were times when Davis appeared bothered by his lingering shoulder issue, though he managed to remain on the court.