WWith the emergence of Kobe Bufkin, attention this season has increasingly turned toward the Los Angeles Lakers’ development pipeline. The former first-round pick has been a standout for the Lakers’ G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, earning a 10-day NBA contract earlier this month. Through 27 games, Davis is averaging 18.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game while shooting 39.3% from three-point range. While Bufkin’s rise has naturally drawn headlines, Davis’ recent surge suggests he may be entering a meaningful growth phase of his own. The Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, and Philadelphia 76ers have all turned to the G League in recent weeks to secure short-term contributors.