Anthony Davis seems to be a polarizing figure in the NBA, especially among fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. While there are those who give him his due, there are at least as many who swear he is lazy, soft, unmotivated and a malingerer.
Yes, Davis is injury-prone. He had what seemed like his annual ailment in December when he suffered a right foot stress injury and was forced to miss about five weeks.
Yes, Davis, once in a while, will play beneath his standards.
But way more often than not, he is one of the NBA’s truly elite big men, not to mention one of its best players. In fact, for a few extended stretches this season, he was downright dominant and a terror for opposing teams.