Former NBA superstar Kevin Garnett appears to be tired of waiting for Anthony Davis to be as consistently dominant as he believes the Lakers big man is capable of. In turn, the former Timberwolves and Celtics All-Pro is calling out Davis with some lofty expectations.
During a recent episode of KG Certified on Showtime Basketball, Garnett discussed Davis and what he wants to see the 30-year-old big man do within the next two years. The short and simple breakdown? Win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award. Garnett made a few strong statements to support his comments.
“I’m expecting Anthony Davis to be MVP in these next two years … it’s time, it’s time, you can’t let Joker [Nikola Jokić] come in the league and surpass [you],” Garnett said. “Anthony Davis can do everything they can do. Anthony Davis can do everything Joker can do, he can do everything Embiid can do. … I’m expecting him to be MVP if not this year, definitely next year.
