The Lakers surprise with the tribute they are preparing for Anthony Davis
The franchise has announced its promotional nights for the upcoming season, and one of the most notable will take place on January 24th, coinciding with the player's visit to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers have prepared a special tribute for Anthony Davis in honor of his return to the Crypto.com Arena during the 2026-27 season. The franchise has announced its promotional nights for the upcoming campaign, and one of the highlights will take place on January 24, coinciding with the player’s visit to Los Angeles.
Fans attending the game will receive replicas of the 2020 championship rings, on a night that will hold special significance due to Davis's presence. The current player of the Washington Wizards will return to the city to face the Lakers, after having been a key piece in the championship won by the franchise in 2020.
| Player Honored | Information |
|---|---|
| Honored Player | Anthony Davis |
| Date | January 24 |
| Game | Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers |
| Tribute | Replicas of the 2020 rings |
| Title Won | NBA 2020 |
| Joined Lakers | 2019 |
| All-Star with the Lakers | 3 selections |
| All-NBA with the Lakers | 2 selections |
| Other Titles | NBA Cup 2023 |
| Olympic Gold | Paris 2024 |
| Current Team of Davis | Washington Wizards |
Anthony Davis was key in the 2020 title
Anthony Davis's arrival to the Lakers in 2019 marked one of the most significant moves during that era of the franchise. The center quickly became one of the main references for the team and played a fundamental role in the championship won a year later.
The Lakers achieved their 17th NBA title in 2020, in that season marked by the playoffs held in the so-called NBA "bubble." Davis was one of the stars of the team that managed to bring the franchise back to the top.
His performance on both ends of the floor made the player one of the key figures of the Lakers during the years he spent in Los Angeles.
The tribute will come after his departure
Davis ultimately left the Lakers in a trade that surprised the entire NBA. The player was traded to the Dallas Mavericks last year in a deal that also involved Luka Doncic.
Until then, Davis had developed a very important phase with the Los Angeles franchise. In addition to the 2020 championship, he earned three selections for the All-Star and two for the All-NBA teams while wearing purple and gold.
He also was part of the Lakers team that won the first edition of the NBA Cup in 2023, thus expanding his accolades during his time with the franchise.
On the international stage, Davis also achieved one of the greatest accomplishments of his career by winning the gold medal with the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Davis has already returned to Los Angeles with the Mavericks
The game on January 24 will not technically be the first time Davis returns to Los Angeles since his departure from the Lakers. The player already had the opportunity to briefly return to the Crypto.com Arena as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.
However, his next meeting will have a different component. Davis will return to Los Angeles as a player of the Washington Wizards, and the Lakers have decided to take the opportunity to pay tribute to one of the most important figures of the 2020 championship team.
The gift of replicas of the rings from that championship will allow the present fans to remember one of the most significant moments in the recent history of the franchise.
For Davis, it will also be a new opportunity to reconnect with the fans who supported him during a time when he became an NBA champion and one of the great figures of the Lakers.
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