Anthony Davis is entering the new season with added motivation, fueled by the trash talk from the Denver Nuggets following their victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022-23 Western Conference Finals. The Nuggets, including head coach Michael Malone, taunted the Lakers, with Malone referencing the sweep of the Lakers in their series.

Malone didn’t stop there, as he continued to mock LeBron James by suggesting that even he might be considering retirement, a reference to James’ recent comments about contemplating the end of his career after the Lakers’ playoff exit.

This trash talk from the Nuggets has not gone unnoticed by Anthony Davis, who expressed his frustration with the comments. Davis and LeBron James have had conversations about using this motivation to come back stronger and seek redemption against the Nuggets in the upcoming season.

Davis shared that he and LeBron are eager to respond to the trash talk and prove themselves on the court. The Lakers’ disappointing 2022-23 campaign has left them determined to bounce back and show their championship pedigree once again.