"I want to be the future of this League": Davis

After the ending to Game 2 on Friday night, the pressure was on Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis heading into Sunday’s clash with Adelaide.

And didn’t the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 MVP runner-up deliver in a big way? 

The American guard had 34 points, 15 assists, 2 rebounds and 0 turnovers to power the Kings to a 106-93 win over Adelaide, guiding them to a 2-1 lead in the Series.

Post-game, during an interview, Davis addressed his rivalry with six-time MVP Bryce Cotton after another tense post-game with the 36ers star.

“I just love to compete, and I feel Bryce would say the same thing,” Davis told ESPN.

“It’s all love, and I watched him growing up. I just love competing against greatness.

“I want to be the future of the League.”

The All-NBL First Team player also explained how his team responded on Sunday, in front of a historic crowd at Qudos Bank Arena.

“[Today required] 40 minutes of team-together basketball,” Davis said.

“I can go down the line with everyone [playing their role], while our coaches had us prepared.

“Our crowd was unbelievable, and we couldn’t have done it without them.”

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Game 4 of the Championship Series tips off at 7.30pm AEDT on Wednesday at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, live on ESPN and 10 Drama in Sydney and Adelaide.