Anthony Davis caused quite the stir when he sought a trade during the 2018-19 season and indicated the Los Angeles Lakers were a preferred destination on a short list of teams.
Although the Lakers eventually completed a deal, it wasn’t until the offseason and it came with some still doubting whether Davis was enough to help LeBron James get the franchise back to relevance.
Now with an NBA championship, those doubts about Davis and the Lakers have been thoroughly squashed. Davis showed his dominance throughout the Playoffs, shutting down opposing teams while also carrying most of the scoring burden when the stakes were at their highest.