Anthony Davis’ arrival in Dallas hasn’t been well-received, to say the least. An injury has kept Davis out of action, making the trade look somewhat one-sided.
Few trades in NBA history have sent shockwaves like this one. When the Lakers and Mavericks swapped Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic, it reshaped both franchises overnight. But for Davis, the move meant a personal and emotional upheaval.
Amid this rollercoaster ride in the past few weeks, Anthony Davis has shed some light on his feelings after the switch. “It’s been entertaining. It’s been a whirlwind.” He said. Well, it hasn’t been a whirlwind for Davis alone. Player trades often overlook personal aspects, including family and team dynamics. AD mentioned the same as the conversation went ahead. “I think that’s not only for me but my family as well. My team that’s also, you know, with me, travels with me. But we’re excited about the new opportunity.” Davis stated.
Well, since the teams kept the trade secret from the involved players, he needed time to overcome the initial shock. He recalls the moment when he came to know he was going to Dallas.
As soon as he learned about the trade, Davis immediately contacted Max Christie. He needed to get to Philadelphia, where the Mavericks were playing, to meet his new teammates. With his family still in Los Angeles, he knew he’d be alone for weeks, adjusting not just to a new team, but to a new life.
Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) and forward Anthony Davis (3) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images.
So, Davis thought being around his new teammates would be a great idea, he mentioned during the interview. While Davis works to find his rhythm in Dallas, his absence has left an undeniable gap in the Lakers’ roster.
Yet, even as he builds new relationships with the Mavericks, his bond with LeBron remains strong—a connection that was evident when Davis predicted James’s latest historic achievement. The two hoopers share a bond that goes beyond the court and recently, a special conversation between the duo surfaced from their times together donning the purple and gold.
Anthony Davis made a bold prediction about LeBron, was he right?
On Tuesday, Lakers veteran superstar, LeBron James entered the game against the New Orleans Pelicans with 49,999 points to his name. The 40-year-old was just a single point away from achieving something no one has ever done in the history of the league. So, did he achieve it? You bet. All it took was a clean shot from beyond the arc to take him past the 50,000-point mark. This shot made sure LeBron etched his name in the league’s history yet again by adding another achievement to his remarkable career.
Everyone knew LeBron was on the brink of history but Anthony Davis saw it coming long before most. In a newly surfaced video from the Lakers locker room, the two veterans are seen having a conversation about breaking records. In the video from Netflix’s show ‘Starting 5‘, James speaks about not letting anyone know when he decides to call it quits. The camera then cuts to Davis saying “He’ll get 45.” something LeBron achieved not too long after that.
“If he gets 46, s**t, might as well get 50,” Davis added, manifesting his teammate crossing the fifty-thousand mark. Well, a year later, Davis’s prediction became reality. It just goes to show the sense of camaraderie between the two players and how it transcends beyond basketball. Anthony Davis might have left Los Angeles and LeBron James might not have him by his side. But there will always be mutual love and respect between the two superstars.
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