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Latest Injury Update on Anthony Davis That Might Shut His Haters Up: “Been Practicing With a Bulky Brace on His Left Knee”
The Los Angeles Lakers are having a very disappointing season. They are yet to have a full-strength squad this season with lots of injuries and players going to the safety and health protocols. The latest to get added to the long list of injuries was Anthony Davis.
Despite having a bad season, Davis is an integral part of the Lakers starting 5. He is considered one of the best defenders in the league, ability-wise, and also offers a lot in the offense.
Anthony Davis suffered a sprained MCL late last year which will sideline him for about 4 weeks. The latest news to come out of the Lakers camp gives the fans a lot of optimism. According to reports, AD is practicing with a bulky brace on his left knee and is all set to come back.
Anthony Davis injury update
When AD suffered the devastating MCL injury, the Lakers camp talked about evaluating him in 4 weeks. Although we are yet to hear anything from the official sources, the initial reports are out.
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Davis has already started individual workouts. As per the report, AD is using a very interesting method of training to return to action.
SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 12: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the match against the Brooklyn Nets during a preseason game as part of 2019 NBA Global Games China at Shenzhen Universiade Center on October 12, 2019 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)
“Anthony Davis participated in an individual on-court workout on Friday, four weeks to the day since spraining the MCL in his left knee. There is optimism within the Los Angeles Lakers organization that the star big man could return to game action sometime during L.A.’s long road trip at the end of the month.” as per ESPN.
AD is set to be evaluated early next week and we can expect some official news from the Lakers.
How has he been this season?
Anthony Davis has been disappointing this season. Despite that, he remains an integral part of the Los Angeles Lakers roster.
His shooting has been greatly criticized by fans and analysts alike. He was having the worst season in terms of shooting, where he was shooting below 20%.
Anthony Davis this season:
16.7% on threes — worst in NBA history by any player with 2+ attempts per game and 20+ games played.
38.3% on midrange — worst in the NBA by any player with 100+ attempts.
33.1% on jumpshots — worst in the NBA by any player with 150+ attempts. pic.twitter.com/KZ2YEYzEjD
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 27, 2021
These stats give an idea as to how bad a season Anthony Davis is having. He currently averages 23.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2. assists this season.
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