Ever since he became a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis has been developing a solid bond with fellow star LeBron James.
After a monster performance by Davis in the team’s 120-91 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, James said that Davis still hasn’t even scratched the surface of what he can ultimately become.
LeBron James: "I don't think [Anthony Davis] has even scratched the surface yet."
— Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) October 30, 2019
The former New Orleans Pelicans star put up 40 points and 20 rebounds in just 31 minutes of play. He became the first Lakers player to have a 40-point, 20-rebound game since Shaquille O’Neal in 2003.
Davis got it done by drawing a long string of fouls in the third quarter when the Lakers turned a scant two-point lead into a hearty 21-point advantage.
For the game, he attempted 27 free throws and made 26 of them, setting a Lakers franchise record in the process.
By winning three of their first four games, the Lakers are off to their best start since the 2010-11 campaign, their last with Phil Jackson as their head coach.
They will embark on a three-game road trip later this week, which begins against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
