Anthony Davis's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Basketball

Anthony Davis's Sports Injuries Table

Type	Area	Date	Consequences	Content	How It Happened	Recovery Duration	Rehabilitation Details	Impact On Career	Psychological Impact	Previous Injuries	Return To Competition	Severity	Treatment	Medical Staff	Long Term Impact	Preventive Measures	Competition Missed	Initial Symptoms	Re Injury Risk	Support System	Rehabilitation Location
Fractures	Left Hand	2016-11-08	Missed several weeks	Anthony Davis fractured his left hand, which required him to miss a significant portion of the season. The injury was a setback for the New Orleans Pelicans.	Sustained during a game against the Phoenix Suns while attempting to block a shot.	4-6 weeks	Immobilization followed by rehabilitation exercises	Temporary setback	Frustration and concerns about hand strength	No significant previous hand injuries	Full return once healed	Moderate	Casting and rest	Pelicans' medical team	Minimal if properly healed	Hand protection and strength training	Several regular-season games	Pain and inability to move the hand properly	Low if fully healed	Team support and medical staff	Team facilities
Sprains	Left Knee	2019-10-28	Missed a few games	Anthony Davis experienced a left knee sprain, leading to a brief absence from the court. The injury was not deemed severe but required careful management.	Sustained during a game against the Charlotte Hornets while making a quick directional change.	1-2 weeks	Rest, ice, and gradual return to activity	Minimal long-term impact	Temporary concern about knee stability	Previous knee sprains	Full return after healing	Mild	Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)	Lakers' medical team	Low if properly managed	Knee braces and strengthening exercises	A few regular-season games	Pain and swelling in the knee	Moderate if not fully healed	Team support and medical staff	Team facilities
Sprains	Right Ankle	2021-02-13	Missed multiple games	Anthony Davis suffered a right ankle sprain and missed several games following the injury. The team provided updates on his status, indicating that he would be re-evaluated in a few weeks.	During a game against the Denver Nuggets, Davis landed awkwardly after a jump shot.	2-4 weeks	Physical therapy and rest	Short-term absence	Frustration due to inability to play	Previous ankle sprains	Gradual return with limited minutes	Moderate	Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)	Lakers' medical team	Potential for recurring ankle issues	Ankle braces and strengthening exercises	Multiple regular-season games	Pain and swelling in the ankle	High if not fully healed	Team support and personal trainers	Team facilities
Strains	Groin	2021-06-02	Missed critical playoff games	Davis suffered a groin strain during a crucial playoff series. His absence was a significant blow to the Lakers' playoff hopes.	Sustained during a playoff game against the Phoenix Suns while making a lateral movement.	2-4 weeks	Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to activity	Significant short-term impact	High frustration due to missing playoff games	No significant previous groin injuries	Full return in the next season	Moderate	Rest and physical therapy	Lakers' medical team	Minimal if properly managed	Strengthening and flexibility exercises	Critical playoff games	Pain and difficulty with lateral movements	Moderate if not fully healed	Team support and medical staff	Team facilities
Strains	Right Achilles	2021-02-13	Extended absence from play	Davis strained his right Achilles tendon in addition to the ankle sprain. This injury required more cautious handling due to the risk of aggravation.	Occurred during the same game against the Denver Nuggets while landing from a jump.	4-6 weeks	Intensive physical therapy and gradual load management	Significant concern for long-term health	Increased anxiety about returning too early	No significant previous Achilles issues	Monitored return with minute restrictions	Severe	Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications	Lakers' medical team and specialists	Risk of chronic Achilles problems	Strengthening and flexibility exercises	Several weeks of regular-season games	Sharp pain and tightness in the Achilles	High if not properly managed	Team support, medical staff, and family	Team facilities and specialized clinics
Strains	Right Shoulder	2015-02-06	Missed a few games	Davis suffered a right shoulder strain which caused him to miss critical games for the Pelicans. The injury was managed carefully to prevent long-term damage.	Occurred during a game against the Chicago Bulls after a hard fall.	1-2 weeks	Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to activity	Minimal long-term impact	Concern about shoulder stability	Previous minor shoulder issues	Full return after healing	Mild	Rest and physical therapy	Pelicans' medical team	Low if properly managed	Strengthening and flexibility exercises	A few regular-season games	Pain and limited shoulder movement	Moderate if not fully healed	Team support and medical staff	Team facilities

Anthony Davis's Sports Injuries Videos

14 minutes of Anthony Davis getting injured.

Anthony Davis, in his 11th year in the NBA, has had a series of well-documented injuries throughout his career. The compilation shows various instances where Davis has been injured during games. Some notable moments include: - Davis getting hit by Looney, leading to him being wheeled out on a wheelchair for further evaluation. - A shoulder injury where Davis asked for a substitution as he couldn't move his arm. - Twisting his ankle after a fall during a game. - Turning his ankle while trying to throw the ball to Rondo. - Grabbing his back after a play, indicating discomfort. - Falling awkwardly after a spin move by Kawhi Leonard. - Taking a hard fall on his tailbone and back during a game against the Knicks. - Landing badly and grabbing his lower right leg, leading to him being helped off the court. - Twisting both ankles in one play after stepping on another player's foot. - Colliding with Booker and hitting his elbow, wrist, and head. - Injuring his left groin and being unable to continue playing. - Getting smacked in the face and going down in pain. - Sustaining a knee injury after an illegal pick by LeBron. - Rolling his ankle on a stanchion and not putting weight on his left side. - A lob attempt where Davis tried to hang on the rim and lost it, resulting in a timeout. Throughout the video, Davis is seen in significant pain and discomfort, reflecting the impact of these injuries on his playing career.

Anthony Davis seems to have suffered a knee injury. 😳

Fakes a three, got it, Anthony Davis. And now an illegal pick on LeBron, and AD's hurt again. This time it's a knee. He's trying to get up to see if he can walk it off. Anthony Davis, who hurt his ankle in the first half, now has a knee injury. As you look at the replay, Daniels went right into his knee. He's heading back to the locker room for the second time tonight.

Anthony Davis ends the season with a serious injury, and LeBron's expression confirms it!

He's 0 for 2 so far tonight, lobbing to A.D. at the sprint. Oh, oh, yeah, he came down. His foot was not out, right on the side of Gobert's foot, and he went immediately down and hurt. This entire crowd is gasping. Down A.D. again. That's unfortunately the typical basketball injury where you hope that it's nothing serious. We really do. I mean, the trouble staying on the floor throughout his entire career, especially the last year or so. Here it is again. I've talked about it all the time. This is what happens. You're in a crowd, and when you jump and come down, sometimes your feet don't go firmly on the floor; they hit the side of another player's foot.

Anthony Davis Injury History Compilation

The video humorously highlights Anthony Davis's frequent injuries, earning him nicknames like "Street Clothes" and "Day to Day" Davis. Various clips show Davis sustaining injuries during games, including ankle, knee, and groin issues, leading to him often being sidelined. The commentary and music emphasize the recurring theme of his physical challenges on the court.

Anthony Davis's Sports Injuries