After a dominant win by the Los Angeles Lakers over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Opening Night, fans heard from Anthony Davis.
The nine-time All-Star played a particularly great game, finishing with 36 points and 16 rebounds as well as 3 blocks and 1 steal. It was a masterful performance by Davis, who played well against Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert.
Davis, who also defeated Gobert when Team USA won a gold medal over Team France during the 2024 Paris Olympics, spoke about his game after the win. He took a not-so-subtle shot at Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year winner.
ANTHONY DAVIS THROWING SHADE AT RUDY GOBERT 💀
(via @pickuphoop) pic.twitter.com/vPOvMJcRvC
— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) October 23, 2024
Davis said that he personally displayed “Defensive Player of the Year type stuff” during the win over Minnesota.
He regularly scored over Gobert, including on crucial jumpers:
AD with the "he can't guard me" look pic.twitter.com/wDJCewN56H
— Raj C. (@RajChipalu) October 23, 2024
Gobert finished with just 1 block and no steals, scoring 13 points in the loss.
Davis had some majorly impactful moments against Gobert, like this block:
OH MY AD pic.twitter.com/poBoaddvpI
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 23, 2024
Even though Victor Wembanyama is the favorite to win the NBA’s DPOY, perhaps Davis could return far better value.
Davis (+2200) is more of a sleeper than some of the frontrunners but if he plays like he did in the season opener, he will have a serious chance to win it.
