VIDEO: Anthony Davis Reveals Humbling Message From His Wife After Missing Clutch Free Throw As Rui Hachimura Saved The Day For Lakers
Anthony Davis( Image Credit: X/@mcten)
Anthony Davis has got everybody’s attention sailing towards him, and we know why. The Los Angeles Lakers forward almost gave a mini heart attack during a critical late-game moment that almost jeopardized the Lakers’ hard-fought victory.
With the team clinging to a narrow 101-99 lead and just 12 seconds left, Davis found himself at the free-throw. He had all the time on the line with an opportunity to help secure the win. However, his struggles continued as he missed not just one but both free throws. Though his teammate Rui Hachimura stepped up with a crucial offensive rebound and led the Lakers to ultimately triumph 103-99.
The situation took an amusing turn when Davis shared that his wife, Marlen Polonco Davis, was among those who quickly pointed out his shortcomings. In a candid post-game interview, he recounted that she called him to emphasize that Hachimura had “saved” him from what could have been a significant embarrassment.
“I know, I definitely appreciate Rui, you know with the tip out, you know my wife even called me said Rui saved you, that made me feel like worse than I actually did like who side you on but I mean at the end of the day, got tip out, AR knock down two and we were able to seal the victory,” Davis said post-game.
Although his wife’s remark stung, Davis seemed to take it in stride and humbly accepted the reality of the moment with a sense of humor, especially since the Lakers secured the victory.
Anthony Davis Gets Support From LeBron James And JJ Redick
This season has seen Davis grapple with consistency at the charity stripe, as he has a shooting percentage of just 50% in clutch scenarios. Similar missed free throws during this game added to a narrative that has included a previous loss to the Orlando Magic. Nonetheless, we should also look beyond the free-throw line. Davis still made a significant impact, recording a double-double with 10 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
However, after the win over the Kings, both LeBron James and JJ Redick backed Anthony Davis. “I mean, AD is special. Don’t take those performances for granted and say, ‘That’s just AD doing AD.’ No. That’s a special talent and a special player. And we needed every last one of those (19) boards,” James said.
Coach JJ Redick also used some words to praise the performance. “I think that as a player, that stuff can wear on you. I trust him, I believe in him. To be in these situations again, and I’m confident he’s going to make the shot. This and the Orlando game, I’m not deterred in terms of having the basketball in his hands, you know, with under 30 seconds,” Redick said.
While the victory was a team effort, Davis contributed on the defensive end and the boards. Austin Reaves also stepped up alongside LeBron against the Kings. Ultimately, it ended as a bright day for the men in purple and gold.
Dude Has The Biggest Ego”- NBA Fans Are Ruthlessly Trolling Julius Randle Over His Disgraceful Act Towards Former Knicks Teammates
Julius Randle (Image Credit: Getty Images)
On October 2, 2024, Julius Randle joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a three-team trade that also sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. In the recent game between the Knicks and the Timberwolves, Randle faced his former team for the first time in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
The game ended with the Knicks securing a win, finishing with a final score of 133-107. Randle had an impressive performance, recording 24 points, 3 assists, and 5 rebounds in 30 minutes of play. However, Randle felt disappointed after the game and displayed unsportsmanlike behavior towards his former Knicks teammates.
According to Knicks Muse, Randle went straight to the locker room without speaking to any of his old teammates afterward. This reaction surprised NBA fans, who then began trolling Randle in the comments section of the Knicks Muse post.
One fan said, “Dude has the biggest ego and we all as fans saw it. Bro is just proving us all right lol.”
Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “The Timberwolves were dominated, while I understand Randle’s frustration, he was not a class act tonight.”
Another fan reacted, “Expected.”
A sports enthusiast commented, “LMAOOOOOO ITE MAN.”
Another fan commented, “Classic Julius Randle. Softest athlete ever.”
Another fan remarked, “Not surprised cause that’s how he is and why teams that he plays for doesn’t win. GREAT TRADE.”
Anthony Edwards Lightheartedly Calls Out Julius Randle’s Defensive Skills
Timberwolves sensation Anthony Edwards is never far from the spotlight. He previously ignited a lively discussion within the NBA community by sharing his thoughts on Michael Jordan’s era players. Most recently, he playfully ribbed teammate Julius Randle about his defensive play, leaving fans buzzing with amusement.
“Naz and Julius is f**kin’ playing defense. You know, I’ve never see (Julius) play defense before. That’s f**king incredible, and he’s right here, put the camera on him. He be guarding his a** off.” Edwards said.
The Timberwolves are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference standings with 14 wins and 12 losses. They will play their next game against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center.
