Dec 18, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Anthony Davis got a stern talking-to from the Mrs. after nearly choking the game away for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.
The nine-time All-Star big man Davis had a game to forget against the Sacramento Kings, finishing with a near-season-low 10 points on 4/10 from the field. Davis also missed two crucial free throws as the Lakers were up 101-99 with 12.1 seconds left. Fortunately for Davis, he was bailed out by teammate Rui Hachimura who tapped out the rebound after Davis' second missed free throw, allowing the Lakers to get two more attempts from the foul line before winning 103-99.
After the game, Davis revealed to reporters that he heard it from his wife, Marlen Polanco Davis, for nearly blowing it.
"My wife even called me and said, 'Rui saved you,'" said Davis, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "So that made me feel worse."
Anthony and Marlen married in 2021 and have three children together. Here are some of their photos that the former No. 1 overall pick Davis has posted to social media.
Clutch free throws have been a very big problem for Davis spanning multiple seasons now, including exactly a month ago on Nov. 21 when he missed two consecutive foul shots late that opened the door for Orlando's Franz Wagner to beat the Lakers with a game-winning three.
Davis' misses were not as costly this time around. But his wife Marlen may have have to start getting more vocal with him considering some of the lows that the Lakers have already experienced this season.