Anthony Davis could stay with Lakers even after LeBron retires: Pierce, Perkins

Earlier this month, Anthony Davis listed list his house in Los Angeles for sale. Since Anthony Davis could end up as a free nt next season after declining player option, some fans were seemingly ready to blow story out of proportion. However, while talking to ESPN's Rachel Nichols, Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins were both convinced that re is doubt Davis would return to Los Angeles Lakers. According to reports, Davis bought house for $7.479 million when he still played for New Orleans Pelicans. 

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Kendrick Perkins, Paul Pierce say re is chance Anthony Davis will leave Lakers

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During Jump segment, it was clarified that Anthony Davis did t live in aforementioned mansion in summer and house worth a reported $8 million was only added property value. Kendrick Perkins and Paul Pierce, who were discussing Davis and his time in Los Angeles, stated that re is 'zero chance' he will leave Lakers after 2019-20 season. Pierce furr added that Anthony Davis might play remainder of his career with Lakers even after LeBron James retires. According to previous NBA reports, Davis has been convinced to remain in LA. Previously, re were trade rumours about 27-year-old forward moving to Chicago Bulls next season. 

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Before NBA 2019-20 season was suspended on March 11 due to COVID-19 crisis, Anthony Davis was averaging 26.7 points and 9.4 rebounds per game while shooting 47.3% from field. Along with LeBron James, Davis had led Lakers to top of Western Conference with a 49-14 win-loss record. Davis was one of many NBA players who donated $250,000 for coronavirus relief. Lakers were one of NBA teams who had players who tested positive for virus, who have w been cleared of all symptoms. 

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