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Has Anthony Davis become the NBA’s forgotten superstar?

Three years ago, Anthony Davis occupied the same hot seat that Kevin Durant occupied this summer, thanks to a polarizing trade demand that made him a summer headliner and an easy target for critics.

Though Davis was clumsy in executing his exit strategy, especially at first, he got his wish: a high-wattage partnership with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Together, James and Davis delivered the 2020 title thanks to a mutually beneficial relationship. James carried the heaviest load on offense, Davis organized the defense, and their combined talent and athleticism overwhelmed the bubble competition.

For Durant, Davis's life after controversy and extended bare-knuckle negotiations is a reminder that the hard feelings over his failed power play with the Brooklyn Nets should dissipate somewhat over time. Durant's turn in the spotlight, meanwhile, underscores how Davis has become the NBA's most forgotten superstar since departing Disney World with the Larry O'Brien trophy two years ago.

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Walter Cornett

Walter Cornett, of Glendale, Kentucky, is the owner and operator of Walter's Wildcat World. He founded WildcatWorld.com in 1998 making it one of the oldest Kentucky basketball fan sites in operation today.

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