Anthony Davis Makes Intriguing Comment About LeBron James After Grizzlies-Lakers Game

Anthony Davis met with the media after Sunday's' game.

Apr 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) greets forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in California.

The Lakers got LeBron James back in the lineup, and they won by a score of 116-110.

James had missed practice due to personal reasons (and two games with a foot injury).

He finished the victroy with 18 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 7/17 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range.

Dec 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

After the game, Anthony Daivs made an intriguing comment about his superstar teammate when he met with the media (via Spectrum SportsNet).

Davis: "He's obviously dealing with some stuff, but taking a week off kind of just let him heal and get back right. He came out with a ton of energy, which kind of got us going in that first quarter."

Anthony Davis on LeBron:

“He's dealing with some stuff.”

(h/t @LakersDailyCom) pic.twitter.com/jSA6PLrkY3

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 16, 2024

Davis had an incredible night with 40 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block while shooting 15/22 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

.@derekfisher breaks down Anthony Davis' performance against the Grizz. pic.twitter.com/sE2aSecJdl

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) December 16, 2024

The Lakers improved to 14-12 in their first 26 games, which has them as the tenth seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten.

That said, the Lakers have been excellent at home, going 9-3 in the 12 games they have hosted in Los Angeles.

Following the Grizzlies, they will play their next game on Thursday evening against the Kings (in Sacramento, California).

Dec 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) follows through on a three-point shot in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

As for the Grizzlies (18-9), they had their four-game winning streak snapped.