Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis, overcoming an ankle strain, makes NBA history by securing 25th place on the league’s all-time blocks list.
Anthony Davis was sidelined for two games in December 2024 due to his left ankle strain but returned with more energy.
In a recent game of Los Angeles against Houston on Sunday, January 5, 2025, Davis showcased his remarkable performance despite his team’s loss of 119-115.
AD’s Block Party, All Invited. Welcome to 25th All-Time, Brow 〰️ pic.twitter.com/Yo0l1PB5Qv
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 6, 2025
Davis made NBA history during the first quarter by surpassing Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes’ 1,771 blocks and claiming his spot in the 25th place on the all-time blocks list.
Anthony Davis secured 1,772 blocks, and the next player for him to pass will be Jermaine O’Neal at 24th with 1,820.
The Lakers star Davis scored 30 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists in Sunday’s games; despite the loss, he made history and continues to showcase his exceptional skills.
Similarly, the Lakers celebrated Anthony’s achievement by throwing a party.
On their official Twitter handle, the Lakers wrote, “AD’s Block Party, All Invited. Welcome to 25th All-Time.“
Anthony Davis is in his sixth season playing for the Lakers; he joined the Lakers in July 2019.
Anthony Davis Made NBA History By Scoring The Most Points In Lakers-Timberwolves Game!
This is not the first time Anthony Davis has made history in the NBA; in early 2024, he scored the highest point in a single game.
In a game against the Timberwolves on March 10, 2024, Davis became the first player in the history of the NBA to reach 27 points, 25 rebounds, five steals, and five assists in a single game.
Moreover, he became the first Laker to reach 27 points and 25 rebounds since Shaquille O-Neal.
Davis reached seven steals for the first time in the regular-season game, tied his career-high of 10 offensive rebounds, and led his team’s 120-109 win against the Timberwolves.
However, a week later, making NBA history, Anthony Davis suffered an eye bruise in a game against the Golden State Warriors.
He further showcased his remarkable performance in a game against the Bucks on March 26, recording 34 points, 23 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and our blocks, playing a career-high 52 minutes in a 128-124 double overtime win over the Bucks.
Similarly, Davis has won several honorable titles for his amazing basketball skills, including the NBA Championship, NBA blocks leader, NBA All-Star, and two Olympic gold medals.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Anthony Davis was born Anthony Marshon Davis Jr. on March 11, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois, to father Anthony Davis Sr. and mother Erainer Davis.
- Davis has a twin sister, Antoinette, and an older sister, Lesha, who played basketball at Daley College.
- Anthony has three children, a daughter Nala and two sons, with wife Marlen Polanco. The couple married on September 18, 2021.
- He began his basketball journey while attending Perspective Charter High School and played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team.
Anthony began his professional career with the Pelicans in 2012 and made his NBA debut on November 1, 2012, against the Spurs.
