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The Los Angeles Lakers have made some progress in recent weeks as they aim to get back into the mix of things in the Western Conference.
However, the team hit a road bump on Sunday after it was announced Anthony Davis suffered another injury. Now, the fanbase is in turmoil over the news.
According to NBA on ESPN, “Anthony Davis is expected to miss multiple weeks with a right foot injury.” The Lakers’ star power forward has struggled to remain healthy throughout his career and that isn’t changing in 2022. Now, Los Angeles is going to have to figure out a way to remain competitive without one of the best players on the team.
Breaking: Anthony Davis is expected to miss multiple weeks with a right foot injury, sources told @wojespn and @mcten.
More: https://t.co/1Vkj3qL0CD pic.twitter.com/V12rIEAooF
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 18, 2022
As you can imagine, Lakers fans aren’t taking this news too well. Some are upset while many aren’t surprised. In all, the LA fanbase isn’t happy about the team’s chances right now.
Here we go again… Lakers need to trade him. He’s a great player but if you looking to win a title, you can’t rely on him.
— Joe Soria (@_JoeSoria) December 18, 2022
We like the optimism.
Russ is great coming off the bench, if they make LeBron the number one option then someone (T. Bryant) has to step and fill in as the #2 option.
— Justin Riley (@nitsujmax) December 18, 2022
Injuries suck.
Lakers every time AD gets injured pic.twitter.com/dRXxUmgeuT
— Marcelus Jones (@jonesmarcelus1) December 18, 2022
We’ll see how it plays out. Hopefully, Anthony Davis can fully recover and help Los Angeles when he comes back. Even so, the fanbase doesn’t seem as hopeful.