The Lakers and Pelicans completed a big deal 6 years ago, and Brother Davis joined the Lakers

On June 17, in the summer of 2019, the NBA ushered in a shocking league deal - Anthony Davis, the superstar known as "Brother Davis", transferred from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers. This deal not only changed the fate of the Lakers, but also profoundly affected the league's pattern. Now, six years later, Brother Davis has left the Lakers, but the championship trophy he brought to the Lakers still shines in the team's history.

### **Brother Davis's deal: a decision to change the fate of the Lakers**

On June 16, 2019, the Lakers officially reached a deal agreement with the Pelicans, and the Lakers sent Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and multiple first-round draft picks in exchange for Anthony Davis. This deal caused huge controversy at the time. Some people believe that the Lakers have paid too much young assets, but more people believe that the arrival of Brother Davis will bring the Lakers back to the championship ranks.

The Lakers were in a trough at the time, and despite having LeBron James, the team failed to enter the playoffs for many years. The joining of Brother Davis made the Lakers instantly one of the most competitive teams in the West. His combination with James is known as the "Jackie-Brow Connection". The tacit cooperation between the two makes the opponent unable to defend.

### **2020: The Lakers returned to the peak, and Brother Davis made an indelible contribution**

2019-2020 season, the Lakers made rapid progress and finally showed strong dominance in the playoffs. Especially in the finals, the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 4-2 and successfully won the 17th championship trophy in team history. Davis has performed extremely well throughout the playoffs, averaging 27.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 blocks per game, becoming a key figure in the Lakers' championship.

That year, Brother Davis not only proved his superstar value, but also showed the world that the decisions of the Lakers management were correct. His combination with James is considered one of the most successful duo in NBA history.

### **The subsequent ups and downs: Injuries and Challenges**

However, the Lakers failed to continue their glory after winning the championship. In the 2020-2021 season, Brother Anthony Davis suffered a serious injury and the Lakers were also eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. In the 2021-2022 season, the Lakers' lineup was aging and had poor chemistry, and they eventually failed to enter the playoffs. Although Davis still maintains a high level of personal performance, the team's overall competitiveness has declined significantly.

In the summer of 2023, the contract between Brother Davis and the Lakers expired, and the two sides failed to reach a contract renewal agreement. Eventually, he chose to join another championship team as a free agent. This decision has made many Lakers fans feel regretful, but understand his choice – after all, the peak of professional players is limited and everyone is eager to compete on the highest stage.

### ** Brother Brow's Lakers' Years: Retirement**

Looking back on Brother Brow's four years with the Lakers, he helped the team win a championship and was selected into the All-Star and Best Team many times. Despite being plagued by injuries later, he is still one of the league's top inside players. His departure marked the end of an era in the Lakers, but also left valuable experience and wealth for the team's future.

Now, the Lakers have entered a new stage of reconstruction, while Davis continues to pursue their championship dream in the new team. Time flies, and the deals six years ago seemed to be yesterday, but the world of the NBA has changed a lot. For Lakers fans, Brother Davis's contribution will not be forgotten, and he will always be an important member of the history of the Lakers.

### **Conclusion: The legend continues**

NBA world, player mobility is the norm, but great stories will never be forgotten. Although the years of Brother Davis in the Lakers are short, they are brilliant enough. He helped the Lakers return to the top and brought countless exciting moments to fans. Now, he embarks on a new journey, and the Lakers are also looking for new directions.

The deal six years ago changed the career of Brother Davis and the fate of the Lakers. Time flies so fast, but those wonderful games and those moments of winning the championship will always remain in the fans' memories.