The best player for the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis, has raised expectations among NBA fans by appearing to bulk up over the summer.

Earlier this week, the Lakers posted images of the eight-time NBA All-Star working out on social media.

Davis was seen performing pull-ups and lifting weights in the pictures.

The former No. 1 pick changed his look significantly from the previous season by letting his hair grow and going unbraided.

However, his physical metamorphosis garnered even greater attention on social media.

A lot of NBA fans noticed that Davis appeared larger, with his arms and biceps looking noticeably more developed and rounder.

“AD done bulked,” one person commented.

Another tweeted, “Bro is looking big.”

Another said, “You can tell AD been working hard this summer.”

Another wrote: “Becoming swole. It appeals to me. Raise that weight for a few years.

“Should be capable of receiving more touch. “The Alpha is on its way!”

In 2022–2023 Davis was a listed 6-foot-10 large man weighing 253 pounds.

Fans of the Lakers will be hoping that the added weight will keep their top player injury-free.

With an average of 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game last season, he was in incredible form.

But due to foot and back problems, Davis was unable to play in more than 60 games during the regular season.

The Illinois native’s inability to maintain his health during the Lakers’ 2020 championship run has prevented him from being selected as an All-Star or being named an All-NBA player since 2021.