Since he landed at Kentucky, people have been asking Anthony Davis “When are you going to shave that unibrow?” To which he has always responded, “Why would I?” It’s part of his persona, he’s nicknamed “The Brow” after all. It’s not like it hurts his game and it’s part of his marketing opportunities.
Then on Saturday, he posted this:
The people have spoken, time for a little change... pic.twitter.com/i5GiGdMei9
— Anthony Davis (@AntDavis23) March 31, 2018
I know the Internet has never lied to us, but you buying that? The day before April Fool’s Day? With the convenient camera slip right at the fateful moment? While he has a well-placed Red Bull product placement towel over his shoulder?
This is the biggest separation since Earth continents, over millions of years, gradually moved apart, reshaping the planet we now live on
— Inside Hoops - NBA Free Agency (@InsideHoops) March 31, 2018
As a natural-born skeptic, I’m not buying it. Plenty of people on Twitter were, although more seemed to side with my cynical view. We will find out on Sunday.