LeBron James And Anthony Davis Expressed Willingness to Change Positions

The Los Angeles Lakers brought Russell Westbrook in town and fans are excited about the new opportunity. Kyle Kuzma is parting ways with the Lakers. Montrezl Harrell and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will have to go, too. LA will also give up on a first-round pick to get Westbrook. Is he the right player to join LeBron James and Anthony Davis?

Several analysts are concerned about Westbrook’s role with the team. Sources reveal that LeBron and AD met with the LA native to discuss the first few moves. It looks like these two will switch positions to make things work. Is this even possible?

“About two weeks ago, Westbrook went to James’ home and together they and Davis had a conversation about the All-Star guard joining James and Davis on the Lakers,” wrote Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times. “They talked about putting their egos aside and playing as one in their quest to bring the Lakers another NBA championship. Westbrook talked about how his only intention was winning and coming back home to Los Angeles to become a champion.

“James and Davis talked about the two of them changing positions if that was best for the team — James moving from small forward to power forward and Davis from power forward to center.”

LeBron James and Anthony Davis are switching roles

Westbrook is leaving the Washington Wizards to get his ring. He didn’t spend much time with the team but did manage to take them to the playoffs. He and Bradley Beal looked good together and now Westbrook is trying something different.

Many would agree that Westbrook is an excellent player. He had two straight seasons with triple-double averages. He is a guard who has averaged double digits in rebounds in many seasons. We all know he is excellent scorer and distributor.

This leads us to his three-point shooting. This is a weakness, and LA has to address it. There are so many questions about Westbrook’s fit.

Westbrook will probably make some changes to create the perfect bridge on the floor.

“Westbrook let James and Davis know he doesn’t mind playing off the ball when James initiates the offense, something he did while playing alongside James Harden with the Houston Rockets,” wrote Turner.

The Lakers offense is getting an excellent boost with Westbrook’s addition. He is taking a big burden off LeBron all while keeping the offense going when the four-time NBA champion is resting.