Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shared his candid thoughts on the NBA Defensive Player of the Year race, stating that he believes he should be in contention alongside Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith didn't hold back in criticizing the NBA for excluding Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis and San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama from the All-Star Game starting lineup.

Stephen A. Smith calls out the NBA All-Star starter snubs of Lakers' Anthony Davis and Spurs' Victor Wembanyama.

Lakers star Anthony Davis' recent Victor Wembanyama comments will certainly catch the attention of Spurs fans.

Anthony Davis has 30 points and LeBron James adds 18, but San Antonio dominates the fourth quarter and hands the Lakers their third consecutive loss, 126-102.

Victor Wembanyama had 23 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Lakers 126-102 in Los Angeles’ first game back from two postponements due to the wildfires devastating the area.

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs. For the game, they have announced their injury report (updated as of 4:30 Eastern Time

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Anthony Davis has criticized the NBA for pushing a narrative favoring younger talent like Victor Wembanyama in the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) race. Davis expressed disappointment over not receiving the award despite being a top defensive player and leading in blocks multiple times.

Jayson Tatum led the way with 24 points, six rebounds and three assists. Bridges has become one of the best dunkers in the NBA, and this slam shows why. He has six points, three rebounds and three assists. Charlotte leads New Orleans after the first quarter, 31-23.

January 22, 2020 was one of the most anticipated nights in New Orleans Pelicans' history. It was the night Zion Williamson made his NBA debut after being selected with the No. 1 draft pick the summer before.