Free Agency An Option For Anthony Davis Next Year: Still Mum About Future In LA

Anthony Davis looks happy in Lakers uniform, but that can soon change as his non-committal stance continues to worry Los Angeles fans. The Holywood fandom is hoping that he'll stay, especially with LeBron James' blessing and commendation.

LeBron has already said before that he plans to pass the reigns to Davis. No doubt a move to entice the 26-year-old All-Star to stay in La-La Land. So far, Rob Pelinka and the whole LA organization has given Anthony everything that he needs.

After his reps publicly requested the Pelicans to trade him, Davis seems to have found his home in Los Angeles. But his statements have been worrisome, probably voicing out a subtle message that he doesn't want to stay as a Laker forever.

Davis said that he wants to "focus on this year" during the LA's media day on Friday. He did acknowledge that the Lakers welcomed him with open arms and made him feel that "this was home."

'The Brow' is even determined to win a championship, affirming that they're "going to do whatever... to come out victorious." With Dwight Howard, LeBron James and Anthony Davis alone, Los Angeles lowly performance last year could drastically improve this season.

Let alone the cast of solid role players like Danny Green, Avery Bradley, Javale McGee, Alex Caruso and Rajon Rondo. Kyle Kuzma will also be looking forward as a scoring threat off the bench. If not for Demarcus Cousin's injury, the Lakers will undoubtedly be ranked as favorites to win it all this season.

So why is Davis defensive about his future in the City of Angels? The answer could lie in how the Lakers perform for the 2019-2020 NBA season. In a report from USA Today, LeBron James noted that if the play wouldn't go through Davis, "there is no sense to have him on the floor."

The Lakers success lies heavily on LeBron James leadership and of course, Davis' all-around production. For Los Angeles to win, they'll need to get him to play at a high level all night.

In his seven-year career in New Orleans, he averaged 23.7 points on 51.7 percent shooting and 12.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. LeBron even has high praise for Davis' high basketball IQ; James said that he has a "beautiful young mind."

So why is Davis so reluctant to talk about his future? There are tons of conspiracy theories lurking around the web, but one thing rings a bell. Two years from now LeBron James will be 36-year-old, by now he's even called an aging superstar, but no pun intended he still plays like his rookie year in 2003.

Could it be that Davis is afraid of LA's glaring spotlight? It's a plausible theory but let's not forget that he might also be just testing the waters outside of LA by being non-committal.

Despite him confusing the LA fanbase, one thing is for sure; the Lakers are gunning for a championship this season. If all proceeds as planned, maybe Davis will stay after all.