By extending his contract, Lakers forward Anthony Davis has made history in the NBA.

[{"selector":"#anim-e53ce429-8009-44cb-8283-9da0009b1dba [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"fill":"forwards"}] ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski on August 4, citing Anthony Davis' agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, the Los Angeles .

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By extending his contract, Lakers forward Anthony Davis has made history in the NBA.

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