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‘I’ll Never Get It’: Agitated Lakers’ Anthony Davis Lashes Out After Being Overlooked for DPOY Finalist
Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis expresses frustration over not being named a finalist for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, citing doubts about his chances and the league's own pick.
Los Angeles Lakers' frontline powerhouse, Anthony Davis, recently unleashed his frustration at not being included as a finalist in the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award selection.
Despite his remarkable defensive prowess, Davis was notably absent among the top three contenders for this prestigious accolade. Expressing discontent with the situation, Davis boldly suggested that the league may not hold him in favor, casting doubt on his prospects of ever clinching the award.
In conversation with ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, AD said, “I’ll never get it. They’re not giving it to me. The league doesn’t like me. I’m the best defensive player in the league. I can switch 1 through 5. I can guard the pick-and-roll the best in the league, from a big standpoint. I block shots. I rebound.”
However, agitated Davis also mentioned that he has moved away from accolades and awards.
“I don’t know what else to do. I’m over it. I’m just going to do what I got to do to help the team win and try to play for a championship. Accolades and individual awards, I’m done with those,” he added.
Anthony Davis Has Been Overlooked for DPOY
Davis, despite being a nine-time All-Star, was not included in the list of finalists contending for the honor this season, and hasn't been a factor in the Defensive Player of the Year balloting since his runner-up finish in 2019-20.
Injuries likely contributed to this, as his game appearances over the next three years were limited to 36, 40, and 56.
Additionally, this year, Davis displayed improved durability with 76 appearances, along with impressive statistics of 2.3 blocks and 12.6 rebounds per contest. Despite this, he did not receive enough recognition to garner DPOY votes, a fact that has raised concerns among Lakers fans and NBA analysts.
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