Anthony Davis Claims He Has No Regrets Over Pelicans Trade Demand

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AD wanted to do what was best for his career.

Right before the Free Agency period opened up, the Los Angeles Lakers traded their entire future for the services of Anthony Davis. Players like Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart were sent to the New Orleans Pelicans and it appears as though the trade has worked out for everyone involved. Halfway through the season, Davis requested a trade out of New Orleans with some thinking it could get done by the trade deadline. A deal was never made and Davis' future lingered into the Summer. Now that Davis is a member of the Lakers, he has been speaking to the media and even talked to Rachel Nichols of ESPN.

In a recent clip, Davis asked AD if he regrets how he handled his situation. As a player looking to reclaim his autonomy, Davis said he did what was right for him.

"No, I wish I did it the way I did it," Davis said. "I love the city of New Orleans, but from a professional standpoint, I felt like it was time for me to move on."

Davis went on to say that he used to let his team make decisions for him but at this point, he can safely say that he's in the driver's seat of his own career.

"I allowed people to tell me what to do and advise me to do things, and I’d think, ‘Alright, they’re looking out for me,'" Davis explained. "Now, by me being able to take control of my career, any decision I make I can sleep at night. That’s the biggest thing for me."


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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