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Anthony Davis Takes Responsibility for Lakers’ Defeat Against Jazz: ‘Everyone Executed Their Roles Except Myself’

Anthony Davis on Lakers’ Loss vs. Jazz: ‘Everyone Did Their Job Except Me’

The Los Angeles Lakers struggles continued Saturday night as they dropped a sixth game out of their last eight, this time to the Utah Jazz 132-125.

The Lakers were looking for star forward Anthony Davis to step up in the absence of LeBron James, who was out with an ankle injury, but he had just 15 points on 5-of-21 from the field in the loss. After the game, Davis didn’t shy away from putting the blame on himself, per Spectrum Sportsnet:

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“Everyone did their job, except me… This one’s on me.” Anthony Davis breaks down the key moments in the game and takes the blame for the loss.

“Everyone did their job except me. I didn’t do my job,” Davis said. “Obviously, when Bron is out, everybody has to step up, and those guys did, except myself. So this one is on me.”

Los Angeles got a big game from some of its role players amid Davis’ struggles. D’Angelo Russell led the way with 39 points, and Austin Reaves added 19, but their efforts weren’t enough to get past the Jazz.

With the loss, the Lakers dropped to 19-21 on the season and currently sit in 11th place in the Western Conference. Despite the star pairing of James and Davis, Los Angeles has not been clicking this season, and the Lakers are in desperate need of a change to ensure a playoff appearance. Lackluster performances from Davis — especially when James is out — won’t cut it moving forward.

It is likely the Lakers will make a move before the trade deadline, but in the meantime, they’ll be looking for Davis to step things up and help them get out of their current slump.

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Fans Criticize Anthony Davis’ Shooting Performance as Lakers Fall to Jazz in the Absence of LeBron James

Anthony Davis’ Shooting Slammed by Fans as Lakers Lose to Jazz Without LeBron James

It was a tough night for the Los Angeles Lakers.

With LeBron James out with an ankle injury, the Lakers were hoping to rely on Anthony Davis and company to power the team to a win over a Utah Jazz team that it is jockeying for position within the Western Conference standings.

Unfortunately for Los Angeles, it just wasn’t enough.

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Final from Utah

The 132-125 loss dropped the Lakers to 19-20 on the season while allowing the Jazz to remain in front in the standings as it improved to 20-20. The Lakers are currently in 11th place in the Western Conference and would be the first team out of the Play-In Tournament.

D’Angelo Russell was a bright spot for the Lakers in the game, scoring 39 points with eight assists and three rebounds. Austin Reaves contributed 19 points, Rui Hachimura had 17 off the bench, and Christian Wood contributed 15 from the bench.

However, the most polarizing day came from Davis. He had a triple-double, scoring 15 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists. While that appears impressive at the outset, the base stats do not tell the whole story.

He had an extremely rough shooting day, going 5-of-21 on field goals. This inefficiency certainly played a major role in the final score not going the Lakers’ way and dimming the otherwise solid stat line.

Fans on social media expressed frustration with Davis’s shooting struggles and viewed his stat line as a weak triple-double.

🐍HoodiiMamba 🐍 @HoodiiMamba

i think its time we officially remove Anthony Davis from Top 3 PF/Center Talks

dude is 5/20 when hes supposed to be the Number 1 Option

im scared for whats gonna happen when lebron leaves and hes alone

 

Meg @_meganmayhem

Collin Sexton out rebounding Anthony Davis I am in hell

 

ALakersFan™ @ALakersFanAcct

terrible game for AD but he was due

that does not affect how incredible he has been all season long, just like LeBron’s off nights

the consistency is yet to be seen from others, but Anthony Davis has been our best, also LeBron.

 

Primetime @PrimeTimeBS15

Anthony Davis didnt score a single point in the 4th qtr of a close game, missing every single shot he took.

Completely pathetic. The Lakers couldve won this game.

 

Nick C. @NickoToGo

5/21 for Anthony Davis.

Hate to say it but this one might just be on him.

 

Doom CMYK @Doom_CMYK

Anthony Davis looks like he’s missing shots on purpose. He’s trying to force foul calls and throwing it up high off the glass.

 

Jimbo Slice @JimboRudding

Anthony Davis is the most overrated “superstar” in the league.

 

kenfromNewportBeach @kenfromnewport

5 for 21 for Anthony Davis. I dare you to tell me that he was not in a party in all night. What a horrible basketball team.

 

Eagles4 Life @eagles4_lifeyt

“Let Anthony Davis cook”

JM3 @JM3Hoops

ANTHONY DAVIS IS HORRIBLE

 

TJ @TinManTJ27

Anthony Davis looks like a shell of himself. Looks like a man in the twilight of his career

 

Clive🇨🇲 @MbahClive

Pls i never want to hear anthony davis in same sentence as embiid

 

JJP2 @JJP2New

Could Anthony Davis play worse? #Lakers

 

Parody @_therealNobody

Anthony Davis refund our money

 

dmac @ddnnymac

maybe anthony davis should’ve sat out this game

 

beez @BeezRogue

TRADE ANTHONY DAVIS IVE SEEN ENOUGH BRO

 

BjergCop @BjergCop

anthony davis got to have the worst triple double of all time

 

The loss and related drop in the standings is certainly concerning for a Lakers team with high hopes, but a few pickups at the deadline could certainly make a difference.

Los Angeles will look to rebound Sunday when it hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder at 10:30 P.M. ET.

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“I’ve Got This”: Anthony Davis Shoulder the Responsibility in Lakers’ Consecutive Defeats Despite a Triple-Double Performance

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ tumultuous season hit another low on Saturday night as the Utah Jazz defeated them. This firmly marked their sixth loss out of eight. While the Lakers were without LeBron James because of his ankle injury, they hoped Anthony Davis would step up to take his place. Still, Davis hit a triple-double, scoring 15 points.

In a candid post-game interview with Spectrum Sportsnet, Davis took full responsibility for the defeat, asserting, “Everyone did their job except me… I didn’t do my job. Obviously, when Bron is out, everybody has to step up, and those guys did, except myself. So this one is on me.”

“Everyone did their job, except me… This one’s on me.” Anthony Davis breaks down the key moments in the game and takes the blame for the loss.

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) January 14, 2024

Davis faced a good night, and some of the Lakers’ supporting players came through. D’Angelo Russell demonstrated his scoring ability in a 39-point game, and Austin Reaves added another 19 points. Though they tried their best, the Lakers just could not beat the Jazz.

Now sitting at 19-21 in 11th place in the Western Conference, The Lakers are faced with a critical moment in their season. So far, the partnership of James and Davis has not panned out to be a success story, and immediate changes are required to make it into the playoffs. However, in the absence of James, Davis needs to step up his performance.

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Anthony Davis Net Worth 2023: Biography, Endorsements & Salary

Anthony Davis is an American professional basketball player who currently plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Los Angeles Lakers. In his short career, Davis has established himself as one of the greatest players in the league and has been named an All-Star eight times, a three-time All-NBA First Team selection, and a two-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection.

In 2022, Anthony Davis’ net worth was estimated to be around $130 million, earning him one of the wealthiest basketball players globally.

Early Life

Anthony Davis was born on March 11, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of Anthony Davis Sr. and Erainer Davis. Davis’ father was a former basketball player who played for the University of Iowa and his mother was a nurse. Davis has three siblings: Antoinette, Lesha, and Andre.

Davis attended Perspectives Charter School in Chicago, where he was a standout player in basketball, football, and track. He was named the 2011 Gatorade National Player of the Year in basketball and was also selected as a McDonald’s All-American.

College Career

After graduating from high school, Davis chose to attend the University of Kentucky. During his time at Kentucky, Davis was named the NCAA Player of the Year in 2012 and was part of the school’s national championship-winning team. He finished his college career with averages of 14.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.7 blocks per game.

Professional Career

In 2012, Davis was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. He made an immediate impact in the league, being named to the All-Rookie First Team in 2013 and the All-Star team in 2014. He also won the NBA All-Star Game MVP award in 2017.

In 2019, Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers and helped them win the NBA championship in 2020. He was also designated to the All-NBA First Team in 2021.

Net Worth

Anthony Davis has an estimated net worth of $140 million as of 2023. He earns a salary of $25 million per year and has endorsement deals with Nike, Foot Locker, and 2K Sports. He also owns a number of luxury cars and has a stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.

Endorsements

Davis has endorsement deals with Nike, Foot Locker, and 2K Sports. He also has a stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, which could potentially increase his net worth in the future. The Nike deal is worth an estimated $10 million per year and Davis also has his own signature shoe line.

He has appeared in several Nike commercials and has also been featured in the company’s “Just Do It” campaign. Davis has also appeared in commercials for Foot Locker and 2K Sports. He is featured in the video game NBA 2K20 and has his own character in the game.

Anthony Davis is one of the best basketball players in the world and has proved himself as a force to be assessed within the NBA. He has an estimated net worth of $140 million and earns a salary of $25 million per year. He also has endorsement deals with Nike, Foot Locker, and 2K Sports. As his career continues to progress, his net worth is likely to increase significantly in the coming years.