The Los Angeles Lakers who are known for their on-court prowess, recently showed their playful side during a practice session. Several Players including Christian Wood and Anthony David engaged in a light-hearted debate about an odd question: “What’s the biggest animal you could beat in a fight?”
The Lakers’ star player Anthony Davis, humorously said, “If you see me in a fight with a bear, HELP THE BEAR.” Austin Reaves chose a deer as his hypothetical opponent, Jaxon Hayes chose a seven-foot alligator, and Rui Hachimura confidently said he could take on a bear. The Lakers posted this funny conversation on their official Instagram account, drawing a lot of responses.
Christian Wood, the newest Laker addition this season, couldn’t stop himself from giving his opinion. He commented, “A lot of ‘cap emoji’ going on in this video fellas lol,” highlighting how exaggerated and illogical the claims were.
Christian Wood hilarious 😂 pic.twitter.com/PkbMHoaJgz
— Nicole Ganglani (@nicoleganglani) October 13, 2023
On the court, the Lakers’ performance has been a topic of discussion. In their most recent game against the Golden State Warriors, they showed promise in the first half by taking an early lead. However, the Warriors made a comeback and defeated the Lakers with a scoreboard of 129-125.
L.A. is currently 2-2 in their preseason play and will face the Giannis Antetokounmpo/Damian Lillard-led Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. The upcoming game promises to be an exciting match and fans are eager to see how the Lakers fight against the strong duo of Bucks.
How Anthony Davis and Christian Wood are teaming up for the Lakers
The Lakers have a rich history of powerful duos and are on the verge of forming another one. The focus is now on Anthony Davis and Christian Wood. Their potential is already causing a lot of buzz, especially after Davis expressed his excitement about playing with Wood in a post-game interview. “The ability to just get the ball and score at three different levels, it’s gonna be big for us,” Davis said.
Acquiring Christian Wood was a big move for the Lakers this offseason. Wood, who was waiting for a long-term deal ended up committing to the Lakers for two years with a player option for the second year. He has played for several different teams in his career, and this might be his golden chance to show he’s potential.
“Whatever works. Whatever teams needs,” Wood previously said in an interview. “I’m here to do. I think me and him together will be a crazy pairing. I mentioned a bunch of times before Anthony Davis has been my favorite player to watch. He’s always been my favorite player to watch. A guy I’ve studied and know his game, I think we have a lot of similarities so I think it’ll be great.”
“Life-long dream come true… it’s amazing to be here, and the atmosphere in the gym is great.” Christian Wood expresses what it means to play for his hometown team. pic.twitter.com/KocsV0V9Cq
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Wood has the ability to stretch the floor offensively which will perfectly increase Davis’s abilities on the court. And with AD skill as a rim-protector, Wood can find more freedom on the defensive end. The two had a brief tenure together with the New Orleans Pelicans, which makes this more interesting.
As the Lakers get ready for the new season, Wood and Davis are positive about their combined strength. With the return of LeBron James and the addition of new players, the duo’s chemistry will undoubtedly be crucial in the Lakers’ search for the championship.