The amusing interaction between Malik Beasley and Anthony Davis has kept fans entertained due to the players’ shared history of playing for the same team in the 2022-23 season.
Anthony Davis was cleared for action after unsure status regarding his injury. Davis was set to appear in Laker’s second and final game against the Pistons this season.
Despite the high stakes, Anthony Davis’ interaction with Malik Beasley stole the show. At the end of the first quarter, the jersey number 3 player battled with two Pistons defenders, Paul Reed and Siome Fontecchio.
"Ay, just cause you say "AY AYY!" don't mean it's a foul!" 🤣
— Whistle (@WhistleSports) December 24, 2024
– Malik Beasley to Anthony Davispic.twitter.com/CXo3kHBoxm
Following his failed attempt at a tough shot, Davis raised his hands, screaming “Ayy,” and got a shooting foul. However, Beasley’s reaction was a mix of both frustration and sarcasm.
Moreover, Beasley stated, “Just cause you scream AYYY doesn’t mean it’s a foul.” Fans applauded the guard’s perfect impersonation of Davis, while others criticized him for making fun of the Lakers player.
Over his career, Davis has been know for his foul-prone ways of playing. During his 2019-20 season with the New Orleans Pelicans, the player had an overall personal foul per game rate of 2.5.
Malik Beasley staring down Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/9agFaGwfYD
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) December 24, 2024
After his shift to the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis maintained the streak and had one of the highest personal fouls during the 2023-2024 season, with over 177 fouls recorded.
Additionally, his foul play with the Pistons didn’t end at the ‘Ayy’ comment, as he later pushed Paul Reed down to the floor. Such a move left him with a technical foul, leaving the opponents with 1 free point.
Toward the end, the Pistons scored 117 points overall, but Davis continued to challenge the foul, drawing heavy criticism. Viewers claimed that the player often got in his feelings during the games.
Malik Beasley clarified that his comment on Davis wasn’t meant to be taken seriously!
Although fans have been buzzing with Beasley’s recent comments, they know the players share a deeper bond outside the game. Beasley and Davis were teammates not too long ago; joking was their way of bonding.
Further, fans and analysts have always considered the Lakers and Pistons rivals in the game, showcasing them three times in the NBA Finals. The Pistons have claimed two NBA titles against the team.
During their shared team, Beasly and Davis were an unstoppable duo. While Davis dominated the opponents with his height, Beasly often spearheaded the barrage.
@unitedlife4ever Anthony Davis and Malik Beasley one twi punch #nba #lakers #AD ♬ original sound – Unitedlife4ever
On March 15, 2023, the duo propelled the Lakers to a much-needed win after leading up by 35 points at half-time. Beasley made 7-3 pointers in the first half, the most in a half made by a Lakers player since Kobe Bryant in 2003.
Similarly, the players were looking for redemption after promising to put the Lakers on track. After their win, Davis added, “I just wanted to come out ultra-aggressive tonight, knowing how important this game was.“
However, fans missed their gameplay and interactions after Beasley’s move to the Pistons. But, the recent joke has rejuvenated viewers and proved that the friendship remains.
In case you didn’t know
- Sources estimate that Malik Beasley’s net worth is $12 million as of 2024, whereas Anthony Davis’ fortune stands at $16 million.
- Malik Beasley and Anthony Davis worked on improving the two-man game and succeeded. The Lakers had implemented several actions, with Beasley setting the screens for Davis.
