At least one player favors the Knicks over the Celtics, and it’s a pretty significant one.
Anthony Davis, the superstar forward who has requested a trade from the Pelicans, has included the Knicks — and not the Celtics — on his list of teams he would sign a long-term contract with, according to ESPN.
Davis submitted a list of teams to the Pelicans with whom he would be willing to agree to a contract extension. The Lakers remain the favorite, and according to the report, have moved closer to the Pelicans’ demands in recent talks. Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, is close friends with LeBron James and also represents him.
The Clippers and Bucks are the other teams Davis would consider signing with long term, according to the Athletic.
The Knicks offered Kristaps Porzingis for Davis, The Post’s Marc Berman has reported. It is unlikely the Knicks have enough assets to land the 25-year-old now that Porzingis is a Maverick, but Zion Williamson could swing that notion.
Davis’ father, Anthony Davis Sr., recently ripped the Celtics for how they treated Isaiah Thomas.
“No loyalty. Guy gives his heart and soul and they traded him,” Davis Sr. told ESPN. “This is just my opinion, not Anthony’s. I’ve just seen things over the years with Boston and there’s no loyalty.”
Apparently, Davis may share his father’s opinion.