If he often attracts attention thanks to his game, Anthony Davis was talked about in Game 5 of the Finals because of a very nasty gesture … If the league has decided not to suspend him, Internet users are are not private, heavily criticizing the interior of the Lakers.
In Game 5 of the Finals, lost by the Lakers, Anthony Davis Even though he released a crazy stats line, with 28 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, 3 steals, only one gesture caught the eye: his nasty nudge on a defenseless Jae Crowder.
Anthony Davis blamed Andre Iguodala for re-aggravating his injury but had the nerve to do this lol @NBAOfficial pic.twitter.com/EvYlXr1RNe
— Playoff Parakeet A. Cortes (@Ryan_Cortes) October 10, 2020
While everyone expected a penalty against the Lakers inside, the latter was “cleared” by the league, which did not fail to arouse incomprehension among some fans. On social networks, the criticisms have in any case been numerous towards AD and its inappropriate gesture.
This is more egregious than the Metta World Peace elbow on Harden tbh. Anthony Davis is looking right at Crowder when he hits him in the face https://t.co/MOR3LPWNYC
— jim butt (@alfonsohoops) October 10, 2020
It’s much more serious than Metta World Peace’s nudge on James Harden. Anthony Davis looks Crowder straight in the eye when he hits him in the face.
Man I just saw the Anthony Davis elbow, lmao how the hell isn’t he suspended
– WG. ???? I’m tired hayaaaat (@cgthetweeter) October 11, 2020
Brother, I just saw Anthony Davis’ nudge, how the hell can he not hang?
1. LeBron should have been suspended for leaving the court early
2. Anthony Davis should be suspended for swinging at Crowder
But since it’s the Lakers, the rules don’t apply to them
— envy ???? (@envyrgn) October 10, 2020
LeBron should have been suspended for leaving the field before the end of Game 3. Anthony Davis should have been suspended for his shot on Crowder. But like the Lakers, the rules don’t apply.
Not even a fine? If it was Jae Crowder he would’ve gotten suspended
— HeatCulture???? (44-29) (@WadexFlash) October 10, 2020
Not even a fine? If it was Jae Crowder (in place of Anthony Davis, editor’s note), he would have been suspended.
Its official. Its rigged. Draymond got suspended for less.
— Bobby ❄️ (@IceBobbyy) October 10, 2020
It’s official. The Finals are rigged. Draymond Green was suspended for less than that in 2016.
Are the Lakers advantaged? The answer is undoubtedly “no”, although it is true that this non-suspension can be confusing. But with the league seeing images from absolutely every angle, the decision not to sanction Anthony Davis is surely the right one.
Anthony Davis, on the other hand, will have no choice but to insure in Game 6. He knows he will be watched, so his attitude must be impeccable.
