NBA World Reacts to Anthony Davis' Blunt Message For The Memphis Grizzlie

Despite being the low seed in this year's first-round matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, Lakers star Anthony Davis doesn't feel like an underdog.

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Los Angeles will tipoff its 2023 postseason with an away game matchup against the No. 2 seed Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon, and Davis is looking at the series matchup as it is — all square.

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"I think seeding doesn't matter," Davis said after practice on Saturday, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin. "Once you get in, it's all about matchups and things like that. We don't look at ourselves as underdogs, obviously."

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The NBA world took to Twitter to react to this message from Davis. "Not a lakers fan at all but please humble those fools in Memphis," one wrote.

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"Love the mentality," another said. "It’s all on you big fella. Play like it!" another added.

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AD and the Lakers punched their ticket to this year's playoffs with a Play-In win over the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this week.

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In that overtime game, Davis recorded 24 points and 15 rebounds.

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Tomorrow's Game 1 matchup in Memphis will tipoff at 3 p.m. ET.

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