Anthony Davis comments on his future with the Lakers / News - Basketnews.com

Davis told he likes living in Los Angeles and likes playing for the Lakers but didn't want to commit to staying in California after his contract expires.

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After getting traded from the New Orleans Pelicans, Anthony Davis has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for 4 seasons already. He has two years left in his 5-year, $190 million contract but the deal allows him to stay there for just one.

Anthony Davis

Team:Los Angeles LakersPosition:PF, CAge:30Height:208 cmWeight:115 kgBirth place:Chicago, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

Following the 2023-24 NBA season, Davis has an early termination option (ETO) in his contract which allows the player to end the existing deal and head to free agency a year before the original date.

Asked what his plans currently are, the Lakers center did not entertain the ETO.

"To be a part of the legacy already of winning a championship, you want to win more," Davis told Dave McMenamin from ESPN. "We're tied with Boston at 17, it's like, I want to be part of the one that makes it 18 and this franchise No. 1."

"I love being in L.A. My family loves it. I love playing for the Lakers," the player continued. "When the time is up, honestly, I'm not sure the direction the team wants to go or who knows the conversation we'll have. But when the time comes, we'll sit down, have those conversations and go from there."

Previously riddled with serious injuries, Davis has played the most regular season games since the 2019-20 season this year. Throughout 47 matches, he's been averaging 25.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.

With 36 wins and 37 losses, the Lakers are currently 9th in the Western Conference with 9 games left to play.

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