Shaquille O’Neal Has Brutally Honest Message For Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers had a slow start to the regular season. Several major factors triggered a serious situation in LA. The team lost too many games and players suffered too many injuries. Some say Frank Vogel is responsible for this situation while others blame Russell Westbrook or AD. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal decided to talk about Anthony Davis. He actually delivered a big message for the Lakers teammate.

“The last week I saw some LeBron stats, I’ haven’t seen no AD stats,” O’Neal said. “I speak from an experienced place. If you’re going to be a one-two punch, be a hell of a one-two punch. Don’t let the one who’s the older of the one-two punch do this, do that. He’s very talented. He’s shooting 19 percent from the three-point line.

“LeBron got Western Conference Player of the Week, and had fun while doing it. What are you doing, Mr. AD? I haven’t heard your name mentioned all year. If you’re going to be a one-two punch, make sure you step up.”

"I haven't heard your name mentioned all year…step up."@SHAQ has a message for AD on this week's episode of #TheBigPodcast: https://t.co/syvvhiZ9Kk pic.twitter.com/P3zpvUiBXF

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 16, 2021

O’Neal motivates Anthony Davis

AD came to LA to get his ring. He won a ring inside the Orlando bubble, but missed a lot of time last season. The Lakers fell really low and met the Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament. They made the playoffs, but the Phoenix Suns outplayed the purple and gold.

Davis earned a big extension with the Lakers. Many thought he’d join the Chicago Bulls but he didn’t really consider joining his hometown team.

Things didn’t go the way Davis planned. He is not playing his best basketball this season. The big man is averaging 23.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. Yes, there’s nothing wrong with these numbers but AD has to stay healthy and consistent.

The Lakers have to overcome a few obstacles at the moment. Players have to stay healthy otherwise the Lakers will have to take part in the play-in tournament again. It’s a long season after all… Things will go up and down, and we will probably witness a lot changes. A new player, maybe?