LeBron James Defends Anthony Davis with Strong Words After Victory Over Suns

LeBron James defends teammate Anthony Davis against critics after the Lakers' victory over the Suns, saying they don't care about the criticism.

After the Lakers emerged victorious over the Suns, LeBron James decided to speak candidly about his teammates, not holding back from expressing his criticisms. In a post-game interview with TNT, he defended Anthony Davis against those who questioned his performance in the season opener.

James made it clear that he and his teammates don't care about the criticism surrounding Davis. He emphasized that nothing bothers them and that Davis himself is unfazed by it all. James highlighted that Davis is not active on social media and rarely engages in conversation, except with his teammates. Therefore, the opinions of others hold no weight for them.

Notable basketball experts, Shaq and Charles Barkley, also shared their thoughts on Davis' performance. Shaq stressed the importance of consistency and recognized Davis as a high-scoring talent. Barkley, on the other hand, expressed concern about Davis' absence from discussions about the game's elite players. He questioned when Davis would shine brightly again.

Davis had faced criticism after a strong start to the season, where he scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds but struggled in the second half, going scoreless on six field-goal attempts.

According to the Washington Post, Barkley, who had previously predicted that Davis would become the best basketball player in the world within five years, expressed his disappointment in the post-game coverage. He felt that Davis was no longer a prominent figure in conversations about the game's top players. Despite James acknowledging that it is now "Davis's team," Barkley questioned whether Davis would consistently perform at a high level, especially after a half without scoring.

However, Davis responded to the criticism with a stellar performance against the Suns. He scored 30 points, secured 12 rebounds, and made significant defensive contributions. Davis truly came alive in the second half, scoring 19 points.

While Davis' impressive performance silenced the doubters for one night, the Lakers remained unaffected by the comments. They continue to support Davis and have confidence in his abilities.