LA Lakers’ Anthony Davis to wear own name on jersey in Orlando

Anthony Davis will put on his personal identify on the again of his jersey when the Los Angeles Lakers return to motion.

Davis confirmed his choice Sunday in a convention name from Orlando, the place the Western Conference-leading Lakers are starting group exercises.

Davis and LeBron James each declined to decide on a social justice message to interchange their names on the again of their jerseys through the NBA restart.

Davis, a seven-time NBA All-Star, stated he was “torn between” selecting from among the many 29 accredited messages and sticking along with his identify.

“For me, I think the name ‘Davis’ is something I try to represent every time I step on the floor,” he stated.”I simply suppose my final identify is one thing that’s crucial to me, and in addition social justice as properly. But (I’m) simply holding my household identify and representing the identify on the again to undergo this course of … and individuals who have been with me by way of my total profession to assist me get so far, whereas nonetheless sort of citing issues that we will do for social injustice.” James stated he determined to forgo a social justice message as a result of the accessible choices didn’t “resonate” for him or his specific emotions concerning the motion. James would have favored to decide on his personal slogan, however wasn’t indignant that it wasn’t allowed.

Both James and Davis have been outspoken about social justice causes prior to now, though the youthful Davis is much less vocal than James.

The Lakers open play in Orlando on July 30 towards the Clippers.