Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis knows he has a long history with injuries during his 10-year NBA career. Now, he hopes to stay healthy for the entire 2022-23 season.
That’s just wishful thinking, but it’s a goal Davis should strive to reach. While injuries are out of every player’s control, head coach Darwin Hamm can limit minutes in games with double-digit leads.
During NBA Media Week, the eight-time All-Star expressed his excitement for the upcoming season to reporters. “I get goosebumps thinking about this year and I’m so excited,” said Anthony Davis.
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“I’m looking forward to a healthy year and doing what I know we can do,” continued the 2020 NBA champion. All he can do is take proper precautions to avoid further serious injury.
Anthony Davis appeared in just 40 games last season due to a sprained MCL and an ankle injury. In those games as a starter, he averaged 23.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.
Anthony Davis believes he can stay healthy through the 2022-23 season.
Also, former Lakers head coach Frank Vogel – who was fired in April – had a record three blocks in 35 minutes per game last season.
Ultimately, players admit that many injuries come down to their luck. While Anthony Davis averaged 36.4 minutes in 2017-18, he still appeared in 75 games during the regular season.
In the year On October 26, 2021, Davis scored a season-high 35 points in 42 minutes of action in the Lakers’ 125–121 overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs. He shot 15-of-31 (48.4%) from the field.
“I went into this summer focusing on getting stronger,” Davis continued. “I have to be on the court to put us in a position to be our best. I’m ready to do that.”
Davis expects a clean bill of health for the entire 2022-23 season. It’s easier said than done, but a 10-year veteran can pull it off.
Fans wonder if Davis, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook can stay healthy together. That’s a completely different story.
At 29, Anthony Davis will fight another uphill battle next season.
