Austin Reeves (25) specifically mentioned Anthony Davis (30)'s improved shot.
Reeves appeared on ESPN's Jack Lowe's podcast on the 27th and said Davis was impressive in a mini-camp organized by LeBron James.
Reeves, who said all of the Lakers players participated in the mini-camp, said, "Everyone looked active and good. "We were especially focused on shooting practice," he said. "AD [Anthony Davis' nickname] is shooting really well. I think if he tries as he is now, he will return to an unstoppable level during the "bubble season," he said, stressing that Davis' sense of shot has risen a lot.
The "bubble season" Reeves mentioned refers to the time when the Lakers topped the NBA at Orlando's World Disney World Resort in the 2019-20 season. At that time, the Lakers beat the Miami Heat in six games with LeBron and Davis, winning their 17th NBA title.
Davis joined the Lakers shortly before the start of that season in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and several draft first-round picks.
Davis, who arrived at the Lakers, averaged 26.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game, standing as the center of the team. He also achieved efficiency with a field goal success rate of 50.3 percent and a three-point success rate of 33 percent (3.5 cities and provinces).
Above all, Davis' power in the playoffs became even more frightening. He had an average of 27.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game, with a field goal success rate of 57.1% and a three-point success rate of 38.3% (2.9 cities and provinces). 토토
However, Davis began to suffer ups and downs as he regressed in the field of outside shots. He had a three - point success rate of 26% in the 20-21 season, with a three - point success rate of 18.6% in the 21-22 season. And last season, he only had a three-point success rate of 25.7%.
If Davis can get his success rate up to 33% on outside shots, there will be a huge change for the Lakers entering the new season. This is because the defender who keeps Davis in check will move away from the net, and Reeves, who has continued to grow with LeBron, penetrates the gap.
Meanwhile, the Lakers handed Davis (3 years) and Reeves (4 years), respectively, long-term contracts this offseason. In response, the two will have to take over the baton from LeBron, who is facing difficulties.
