Los Angeles Lakers Stars

Even with their extensive body of work, mileage, and the unique pressures associated with playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, few duos have passed the tests of “must-win games” in the ways LeBron James and Anthony Davis have. Already proven at the pinnacle with a championship in 2020, the future Hall of Fame duo have their sights adjusted for a chance at a second during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Both enter the postseason with history at the backs. James, for instance, put forth the most efficient 3-point shooting season of his career (41.0%), paired with unheard of numbers for a player in Year 21. Putting in his case for a 20th-consecutive All-NBA nod, James’ scoring (25.7), rebounding (7.3), and assists (8.3) were also among the league’s best. Davis, a key component to the Lakers’ second-ranked points in the point finish, silenced doubters by playing 76 games — the most in his career, and in Year 12 — with equally-dominant averages in scoring (24.7) and blocks (2.3), as well as a career-high in rebounds (12.6). Having done everything there is to do, the Lakers’ next task could be among the most difficult: becoming NBA history’s first team to win a title from the No. 7 spot. This Fandom 'Stars' Redemption can be crafted into either a LeBron James or Anthony Davis Moment after each round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.