Michael Wilbon Impressed by Anthony Davis’ Candid Comments After Mavs Return: ‘He Was Very Frank About It’
After the Los Angeles Lakers’ tough battle against the Dallas Mavericks, Anthony Davis didn’t hold back in his postgame comments—an approach that caught the attention of veteran sports analyst Michael Wilbon.
During an episode of Pardon the Interruption, Wilbon praised Davis for his honesty, emphasizing that the Lakers’ star was “very frank about it.” While many players dodge tough questions or sugarcoat their responses, Davis took a different approach, offering unfiltered thoughts on the team’s performance, his own play, and what needs to change moving forward.
“That’s what you want to hear from a leader,” Wilbon said. “No excuses, no fluff—just a real, honest assessment of where they stand. And you could tell he meant every word.”
Davis’ comments come at a crucial point in the season as the Lakers fight for playoff positioning. His willingness to be transparent could be a sign of increased leadership, something fans and analysts alike have been hoping to see from him.
With the Lakers looking to make a deep run, Davis’ ability to set the tone—both on and off the court—might be exactly what the team needs.
