Anthony Davis vows the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers will be ready for the grind of another campaign despite a short turnaround between their pre-season opener and capturing the crown.
After finishing off Miami in the NBA Finals on October 11 after a COVID-19 pandemic-extended season, the Lakers face the Los Angeles Clippers next Friday to launch the pre-season, with about six weeks less rest than usual.
“It’s hard in a quick turnaround to play at a high level to compete for a title again but I think we have the players and staff to do so,” Davis said Friday in an internet news conference.
“As a champion, you’re going to get everyone’s best shot. You have a target on your …
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