Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis wanted to protect against a career-threatening injury with his new contract. Though Davis considered signing a two- or three-year deal with the Lakers, injury concerns convinced Davis to take a five-year, $190 million deal with the team, according to ESPN.
Davis admitted as much Friday, saying his injury history influenced him to secure a big deal now.
"That could have been a two-year, three-year deal," Davis told reporters on a video conference call Friday. "[But] I have to think about, also, the reality of things, too.