Why is Anthony Davis the Most Hated LA Player, Despite Playing More Games Than Paul George and Kawhi Leonard?

Posted on by Jack Marks

In the summer of 2019, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George all arrived in Los Angeles. After several failed efforts over the previous seasons, Davis was ultimately moved to the Lakers. Kawhi won a championship with Toronto before joining the Clippers, who acquired Paul George in a deal with the OKC Thunder to offer Leonard a teammate.

Three superstars arrived in LA at the same time, but only one has subsequently claimed a title. In 2019, Los Angeles welcomed Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George, giving the city of Angels a fresh energy. More stars were sorely required in the city. The clubs knew that these three players had questionable injury records, but they nonetheless entered them.

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The propensity to crumble was outweighed by talent, and both teams were focused on winning right away. Anthony Davis became a target of internet harassment due to how frequently he lost it over absurd stuff. New data reveals that he has played more games than his competitors, despite being missing on several occasions.

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Anthony Davis played more matches than PG & Kawhi

It appears like Davis has been the player who has been most accessible for his club since Kawhi, AD, and PG joined LA. Over the past three seasons, he has participated in 138 games, which is 5 more than Paul George (133 games) and 29 more than Kawhi (109 games).

These figures don’t completely capture reality. Paul George had several ailments in both his first and last seasons, while Leonard missed all the previous year due to an ACL rupture. Davis has only missed a few games because of injured ankles, back ailments, and soreness in his Achilles tendon.

When you wear the Lakers outfit, you not only have a bullseye on your back but also the purple and gold. Every action you do in life is scrutinized under a microscope, and any mistakes are harshly criticized.