Anthony Davis Comments On Having To Guard Nikola Jokic

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 20226.3K Views

Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis and the Lakers have a challenge on their hands.

Anthony Davis has been one of the best defensive players in the NBA all season long, and this has certainly extended well into the bubble. Throughout the first two rounds of the NBA playoffs, Davis has been a dynamic player for the Los Angeles Lakers and when paired up with LeBron James, they can truly do no wrong. Now, Davis and company will be taking on the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, and perhaps Davis' biggest challenge is on the horizon.

Davis will now have to guard the likes of Nikola Jokic who is easily one of the best players in the entire league, regardless of position. He was able to impose his will on the Clippers in the second round, and he'll be looking to do the same to the Lakers. Even Davis couldn't help but acknowledge just how good Jokic is.

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“He’s a tough guy to guard,” Davis said. “(He’s) able to shoot the ball, he can pass extremely well. He can go in the post. There are a lot of ways he can beat you.”

Regardless of Jokic and Jamal Murray, the Lakers are favored to win the series and for good reason. While it won't be a walk in the park, it's clear the Lakers are destined to go to the Finals.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.