“Jeanie Buss Rips Anthony Davis After Luka Dončić’s Historic Milestone, Declares: ‘Even If AD Played 82 Games Healthy, We Still Would’ve Traded Him for Luka!’—Says Luka Is the ‘LeBron of the Lakers’ While LeBron Is ‘The AD of the Lakers’”

“Jeanie Buss Rips Anthony Davis After Luka Dončić’s Historic Milestone, Declares: ‘Even If AD Played 82 Games Healthy, We Still Would’ve Traded Him for Luka!’—Says Luka Is the ‘LeBron of the Lakers’ While LeBron Is ‘The AD of the Lakers’”

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has made waves with her latest comments, taking a brutal shot at Anthony Davis while heaping praise on Luka Dončić. After Dončić reached a new milestone, becoming the fastest Lakers player to score 200 points, Buss didn’t hold back, making it clear that Luka Dončić is exactly the kind of superstar the Lakers need—while AD, in her view, has never lived up to that status.

Jeanie Buss: “We Would’ve Traded AD for Luka No Matter What”

Following Dončić’s latest 30-point performance, which solidified his place in Lakers history, Buss made a jaw-dropping statement about Anthony Davis. She dismissed any argument about Davis’ health, saying that even if he had played all 82 games in a season and remained completely injury-free, the Lakers still would have traded him for Luka in a heartbeat.

“Anthony Davis could’ve played 82 games and never had an injury, and they STILL would’ve traded him for Luka Dončić because Luka’s better! Period!” Buss reportedly said.

The remark sent shockwaves through Lakers Nation, as Davis has long been seen as LeBron James’ right-hand man. But for Buss, Luka’s talent, leadership, and ability to dominate far surpass what Davis brings to the table.

“Luka Is the LeBron of the Lakers—While LeBron Is the AD of the Lakers”

If that wasn’t controversial enough, Buss went even further, flipping the narrative on LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ roles.

“Luka is the LeBron of the Lakers, while LeBron is the Anthony Davis of the Lakers,” Buss declared.

The comparison was both a massive compliment to Dončić and a backhanded insult to LeBron and AD. Essentially, Buss was saying that Dončić is now the Lakers’ true alpha, while LeBron—despite his greatness—is playing the role of an aging superstar, similar to how AD has often been seen as LeBron’s injury-prone sidekick.

What This Means for AD and the Lakers

Buss’ comments put even more pressure on Anthony Davis, who has already faced criticism over his inconsistent performances and injury history. While LeBron remains the Lakers’ face, the team’s long-term future is uncertain, and Buss’ words hint that the franchise sees Luka as the true generational player they should have built around.

With the trade deadline looming, it raises the question: Could the Lakers actually look to move AD in the future for a younger superstar like Dončić? While that remains speculative, Buss’ brutal honesty makes one thing clear—she sees Luka as the kind of player that changes a franchise, something she’s no longer convinced AD can do.

For now, Luka Dončić keeps breaking records, while Anthony Davis faces yet another wave of scrutiny—this time, from the very top of the Lakers organization.