Anthony Davis Reveals Reason Behind Long-Term Deal With Lakers

NBA big man Anthony Davis signed a good deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. He had a really good reason to sign it. It was a five year deal worth $190 million. Many would agree that Davis signed a really great deal with the franchise.

The NBA champion has spoken out about the long thinking process that led to his deal.

Davis admitted that it took some time to sign the extension. But he was never doubting the process. He knew that the Lakers will sign him. He wanted to sign with the team.

“I just wanted to take the process one day at a time,” he told Chris McGee of Spectrum SportsNet. “Obviously winning the championship with L.A. was very great. The team Rob (Pelinka) put together, and Jeanie (Buss) put together, and Linda (Rambis) and all the people in the front office was amazing, and we did something special. Especially with everything going on in 2020.

“I don’t think there was a doubt that I was gonna come back, it was just trying to figure out the logistics and what was best for me and my family, and I was able to get a deal done today.”

Anthony Davis to get the best of his deal with the Lakers

Davis declined the second year of his previous contract. This move led to a better deal. He signed a more lucrative deal. It was really great and he did a really good job with the team. In other words, Davis got what he wanted.

The contract talks are on the way, and Davis is working on the right job.

“So I’m excited about that, and excited for what Dudz calls ‘the Big 3,’ with him, myself and ‘Bron, so it’s gonna be a great time,” Davis said. “We’ve got another great task ahead of us, the team is looking great, guys have been working out, so I’m excited.”

Davis signed his deal right after LeBron James signed a two-year extension with the team. They will spend a few more seasons together, leading the Lakers to great success.

Davis and LeBron played really well on the floor this past season, and they will replicate the performance in 2020-21.