Anthony Davis Sends Strong Message To Mavericks Fans After Luka Doncic Trade: “I Got You, I’m Here Now”

Dueña de los Lakers asegura que Anthony Davis no era feliz en el equipo
Anthony Davis (Photo by Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images)

On February 2, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks caused a seismic shift in the NBA landscape by executing a blockbuster trade. They sent their superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. This highly scrutinized move sparked widespread debate among analysts and fans alike.

In a recent interview, Davis recognized the disappointment experienced by Mavericks fans in the wake of Luka Doncic’s departure. Furthermore, he conveyed a powerful message aimed at reassuring them.

“I know the whole the city was down because of the Luka thing. At the same time, you know, I know who I am as a player. I’m top 75 of all time, and I just want to let the Dallas fans like, ‘hey, I got you, I’m here now.’ So, like, I know you lost a,superstar Luka, but you also gain a superstar myself.” Davis said (via NBA Retweet).

In an exhilarating debut on February 8, Davis exhibited his remarkable talents, scoring 26 points, securing 16 rebounds, distributing seven assists, and blocking three shots. He ultimately led the Mavericks to a 116–105 triumph over the Houston Rockets.

With this outstanding performance, Davis etched his name alongside Dončić and Michael Finley as one of only three players in Mavericks franchise history to achieve at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists within a single half.

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Fans were genuinely excited by Davis’s impactful arrival. Regrettably, he sustained a strain to his left adductor during the game, which is anticipated to keep him sidelined for several weeks.

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Anthony Davis (Photo by Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)

The Mavericks suffered a significant setback on March 3 when their star player, Kyrie Irving, tore his ACL in the first quarter of a game against the Sacramento Kings. This injury ended his season and raised questions about his availability for the 2025–26 season.

Following this incident, rumors circulated online about the possibility of Anthony Davis being sidelined for the remainder of the season. In a recent interview, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reflected on the team’s situation during the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season.

“Just taking it day by day & trying to get healthy & continue to put our best foot forward to compete and win. Right now, we have 19 games left. We’re just focused on the Grizzlies right now. As we go forward, hopefully we continue to get positive news on Lively. He’s out of the boot so he’s going in the right direction. AD is trending in the right direction. As we go forward, there’ll be more news to come. Hopefully it says they’ll be ready to play, but we just don’t know when.” Kidd said before the recent game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Mavericks currently occupy the 10th spot in the conference standings with a record of 32 wins and 32 losses. They will play their next game against the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center.