In the gaming world, a 2021 incident involving Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has recently resurfaced. During a live stream of GTA V, Davis was seen engaging in a roleplay scenario where his character was presented with the option to shoot a character who was wearing a Stephen Curry jersey.
Without hesitation, Davis took the shot. The clip gained popularity due to the clear lack of remorse or regret on Davis’s face.
This resurfacing comes amid huge excitement for the release of GTA 6, a game eagerly awaited by fans including NBA superstar LeBron James. While the actions in the game were fictional, they reflect the intense rivalry that has historically existed between Davis and Curry on the basketball court.Anthony Davis and the Lakers’ performance against Stephen Curry
Since the viral clip, the relationship between Davis, the Lakers, and Curry’s Warriors has changed significantly. In regular-season matchups since the incident, the Lakers hold a 6-5 record over the Warriors and they also defeated the Warriors in the 2021 Play-In series.
Their rivalry extended into the playoffs, with the Lakers facing the Warriors in the second round of the 2023 Playoffs. In that series, Davis played an important role in securing a 4-2 series victory for the Lakers, which advanced them to the Western Conference Finals. This is totally different from previous meetings when Davis, playing for the New Orleans Pelicans, faced playoff defeats to Curry’s Warriors in 2015 and 2018.
Anthony Davis expresses excitement for NBA In-Season Tournament ahead of quarterfinals against Suns
Off the court, Anthony Davis has expressed excitement for the NBA’s new In-Season Tournament. The competition has captured the attention of both players and fans with its unique format and high-stakes matchups. Davis compared the excitement of the tournament to the atmosphere of major Sunday and Monday night football games, emphasizing the increased level of focus and engagement it brings.
“Kind of reminds you of that Sunday night football, Monday night football, even playoffs in the later rounds where it’s the only game on TV and everybody’s locked in,” Davis stated. “It gives you that feel for sure,”
“Kind of reminds you of that Sunday night football, Monday night football, even playoffs…where it’s the only game on TV and everybody’s locked in.” Anthony Davis speaks on the In-Season Tournament atmosphere. pic.twitter.com/xF0xP4twca
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As the Lakers prepare to face the Phoenix Suns in an important quarterfinal match, Davis’s excitement is similar to the increasing talk surrounding the tournament. The early rounds have already seen surprising outcomes, including unexpected victories for underdog teams. With the final four teams set to compete in Las Vegas, Davis and the Lakers are gearing up for an exciting matchup.