Lakers should be worried about Anthony Davis shooting numbers

Los Angeles Lakers should be worried about Anthony Davis shooting numbers: Where to go from here

One thing is for certain; if Davis’ shooting struggles continue, along with Westbrook’s, you can’t possibly play them together next to a genuine big, at least not against an even half-competent team.

Even those two alone fly directly against the way James has always played his best basketball – as a primary ball-handler attacking the rim, collapsing defenses, and providing wide-open opportunities to his teammates.

Ultimately, this isn’t a total shock. It was always the biggest question mark once Westbrook, a lead ball-handler, was acquired in place of catch and shoot types like Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Although Westbrook’s jump shot has been in decline over recent seasons, the Lakers may have hoped Davis’ would return to somewhere near the heights of the bubble.

Should he continue to take them given his struggles, or should he primarily play as a more traditional big man? The man himself has told the media he’ll continue to take the three.

"“I’m going to continue to shoot the ball from three. Whether it goes in or not, I think that opens up the floor for my teammates.”"

That’s likely the right approach, but either way, the Los Angeles Lakers have a serious challenge to find their fluidity and become the championship contenders most expected.