The Los Angeles Lakers' star player, Anthony Davis, recently shared his thoughts during an interview after a practice session.

The interviewer was curious about his personal goals for the upcoming season, in addition to the collective goal of chasing another championship.

In response, Davis expressed that winning the championship remains the foremost goal, not just for him but for the entire team. Last season, they came tantalizingly close to achieving that goal.

He also has personal aspirations. He hopes to accomplish something special through his own efforts. One of these ambitions is to play all 82 games in the regular season, a milestone he has never reached during his 11-year NBA career.

Naturally, his ultimate objective is to contribute to his team's pursuit of a championship.

Throughout his career, Davis has never played a full 82-game regular season or even exceeded 75 regular season appearances. In the last five seasons, his highest number of regular season games played in a single season was just 62.

This inconsistency in attendance has been a significant concern. As the new season approaches, there's a question of whether he can maintain good health to increase his game attendance.

During the previous NBA regular season, Davis played in 56 games on behalf of the Lakers. In those games, he averaged 34 minutes of playing time, 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2 blocks per game.

His shooting percentage was an impressive 56.3%, with a three-point shooting rate of 25.7%, and a free throw shooting rate of 78.4%.

In the NBA playoffs, Davis made 16 appearances on behalf of the team. In these high-stakes games, he averaged 38 minutes of playing time, 22.6 points, 14.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 steals, and 3.1 blocks per game.

His field goal shooting percentage was 52%, three-point range shooting stood at 33.3%, and he maintained an impressive 85.2% free throw shooting rate.

Notably, when Anthony Davis is at the peak of his health during the playoffs, his defensive prowess is crucial to the Lakers' success. The team's defensive efficiency ranks among the top 5 in the league.

It highlights that even if the offensive efficiency is high, a strong defense is essential to secure victories.

In the 2022-2023 season, Davis's role shifted to the 1-3 position, and he excelled in limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 38.9% within 12 feet of the basket. This performance placed him second in the league.

This data proves that Davis's defensive coverage is extensive, even when defending on the perimeter.

However, Davis's impact on both ends of the court is dependent on his health. In recent years, he has been dubbed the "glass man" by the U.S. media due to his injuries.

He remains one of the team's most influential players. This underscores his value to the Lakers, especially when he's at his best.

Fans are eager to see if Anthony Davis can overcome the challenges of injury and achieve his personal goal of playing a full 82-game regular season while continuing to contribute to the Lakers' quest for another championship.