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Why Anthony Davis committed to the Lakers for five years | L.A. Focus News

In a modern NBA where “empowerment” and “leverage” have become buzzwords of a league shaped by the strategic positioning of players and their agents, Anthony Davis’ explanation for why he chose to sign a five-year contract with the Lakers seemed almost quaintly plain. “I just wanted to be here,” the 27-year-old told reporters on Friday […]

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