The Los Angeles Lakers currently boast the fifth-best defense in terms of rating (points per 100 possessions) and owe that in large part to Anthony Davis’ ability to impact the game defensively all over the court. LeBron James sure seems to agree on that front.
The Lakers tweeted out a highlight reel of Davis’ best plays made on defense so far this season — along with Mike Trudell of “The Official Lakers Podcast” making the argument for Davis being the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year — and James quote-tweeted that to show support of his superstar teammate:
Frankly, it’s hard (if not outright impossible) to disagree with James on this one.