Anthony Davis Explains Who He Called First After Lakers Trade

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Anthony Davis was understandably excited about the trade.

Anthony Davis was clearly unhappy during his final season with the New Orleans Pelicans, as reports surfaced that he wanted to go to the Los Angeles Lakers. Eventually, that's exactly what happened as the Lakers traded Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and Brandon Ingram just to acquire him. In the end, this trade worked out in the Lakers' favor as David has been exceptional. Now, the Lakers are one win away from the NBA Finals, and much of it is all thanks to the hard work of AD and LeBron James.

During a media scrum in the bubble recently, Davis talked about his trade to the Lakers and just how excited he was for the opportunity. In fact, Davis said he immediately reached out to Rajon Rondo because he wanted him to come back for another season.

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“He was the first person I called. I told him that I wanted him to come back because I knew how much I excel with him and how much of a leader he is and his mindset on the floor and his will to win," Davis said.

Rondo and Davis displayed great chemistry during their time in NOLA and that chemistry was apparent when Rondo gave AD the pass on a game-winning three-point shot in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Needless to say, the Lakers must be happy to have these two on the roster.

 


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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.