With the trade deadline fast approaching, Anthony Davis made it clear he'd like the Lakers to get another big.

Davis hasn't just given the front office a directionless mandate to improve the team — he has ideas on how it should be done, namely that the Lakers trade for a center so that he can slide to the 4, which he has long stated is his preferred position. Rob Pelinka, I hope you're listening.

Davis publicly called for roster help shortly before tipoff of Thursday's 117-96 win over defending champion Boston.