LeBron James advices Anthony Davis on how to deal with nervous return to New Orleans

Anthony Davis is set to face his former side New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night (Thursday morning IST). Davis spent seven years with Pelicans before moving to Los Angeles Lakers in off-season. As Anthony Davis prepares for a nervous night at Smoothie King Center, LeBron James apparently has helped him out on how to deal with his return.

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Anthony Davis braces for return to New Orleans

Anthony Davis previously commented that though usually t nervous he will surely feel jitters when playing against Pelicans. He also admitted that he'd rar try to be at moment n think about what-ifs before game. In January this year, Davis faced much criticism after publicly requesting a release from Pelicans before being traded to Lakers later that year. He is set to face his former side for first time since.

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NBA: Lakers vs Pelicans, LeBron James helps Davis

As Anthony Davis braces himself for boos and a hostile reception, LeBron James, who himself spent seven years with Cleveland Cavaliers before facing m with Miami Heat, has advised him on matter. According to reports, James insisted he spoke to Davis on how to handle heat and focus on game. As per LeBron James, Davis should just play his natural game and aim to get comfortable doing so to avoid jitters.

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NBA: Lakers vs Pelicans, LeBron James' Lakers flying high

LA Lakers have made a fine start to season, comfortably sitting at top of Western Conference with a record of 15-2 while Pelican (6-11) lie 11th. 

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