Anthony Davis is playing out of his mind.
It is about time. He has been the Lakers biggest problem the last two years. Just not playing like he should have been.
Davis, LeBron, and Westbrook all healthy and playing. Suddenly the Lakers aren't so dysfunctional. Hmmmm.
It may not last. Davis in particular may not hold up. And they do still probably need a couple depth pieces to truly contend. But healthy, this should not be surprising to people.
Were they not healthy to start the season? Feel like moving Russ to the bench and taking less 3’s has been the main reason for their improved play.
Last season, it was something like 21 games where all 3 were available. They did not come into the season knowing how to play together. And Davis was coming off injury last season along with LeBron. I don't know exactly but it does not seem like they started the season with all 3 100% or even 90%. But that isn't the point.
People were saying that these 3 could never play together. That the team was dysfunctional, that the pieces don't fit. I think this is proving that they can play together. The reason they didn't win more last season was mostly health. Everything matters of course but now that they are healthy, and in particular Davis, they are a good team. No need to over think this. Davis and LeBron not healthy, team bad. Davis and LeBron healthy, team good. Westbrook matters some of course, just not that much in comparison.
