8. Anthony Davis
Price: 5 years, $189.9mil, including an early termination option in 2024-25.
I knew that Anthony Davis re-signing this year was essentially a done deal. However, I didn’t imagine that he’d commit to the franchise long-term.
Few players are on max contracts in the NBA, and even fewer are actually worthy of those max contracts. Anthony Davis is absolutely worth every cent of a max contract, and then some.
He’s currently a top 5 player in the league and will be entering his basketball prime at age 27.
A generational talent, Davis is both an unstoppable offensive force and currently the best and most versatile defensive player in the NBA.
Most importantly, his long-term commitment ensures that once LeBron James decides to retire (or leave to play with Bronny), the Lakers will remain a coveted free-agency destination.
As Lakers fans, we’re blessed that such a special player has chosen to be with us for the long haul.
Grade: A+
Overall, I’m thrilled with the offseason the Lakers have had. They’ve managed to lock up their two best players to long-term contracts, went out of their way to surround the stars with shooting, and were able to flip marginal assets such as Danny Green for better, younger pieces.
If I were to give out an overall grade for the offseason to-date, I would give the Lakers a solid A.
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