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Anthony Davis Calls ‘Cap’ on Ex‑Lakers Coach’s Claim About LeBron Workouts

This public dispute shows how a single viral anecdote can alter views of a player's work ethic.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows LeBron James dribbling the basketball during a game, Image 2 shows New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden: Forward Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards sits on the bench in plain clothes during the second half, Image 3 shows Stephen Silas smiling on the bench wearing a gray Houston Rockets sweatshirt
Dec 22, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers players Anthony Davis (left) and LeBron James (middle) and Quinn Cook (right) pose with 2020 NBA Championship rings before a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • A former Lakers assistant, Lionel Hollins, told SiriusXM radio on Monday that Anthony Davis rarely joined LeBron James’ morning workouts because Davis did not want to wake up early.
  • Davis responded on X with a single 'cap' emoji the next day, signaling he rejects Hollins’ account without offering further detail.
  • No independent evidence has emerged to confirm Hollins’ anecdote, so the claim remains uncorroborated and contested in public coverage.
  • The exchange is set against an established timeline in which James and Davis were teammates from 2019 to 2025, won the 2020 title together, Davis was traded in 2025, and James left the Lakers in 2026.
  • Beyond immediate reputational impact for Davis, the episode underscores how unverified on‑air stories and social posts can shape narratives about teammates and may keep scrutiny on the now‑ended James‑Davis era.