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Anthony Davis sends first message after being traded to Mavericks

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Feb 3, 2025 7:49 PM ET

Anthony Davis sent his first public message Monday after being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks.

In a post on Instagram, Davis mostly addressed Lakers fans as he bid his farewells after five-plus seasons with the franchise. In the post, Davis conceded that basketball is a business, but that he was proud to have won an NBA championship in Los Angeles and would always have a home there.

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Davis has been somewhat overlooked as the other piece of the trade that may ultimately be remembered best for sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers. He and Doncic are largely in the same boat, as both are star players who did not see this move coming.

Davis was still the second star on the Laker roster next to LeBron James, though, and may ultimately garner more attention with the Mavericks.

On the season, Davis was averaging 25.7 points and 11.9 rebounds per game for the Lakers before the trade. The Mavericks are hopeful that he will continue to put up big numbers and solidify them defensively.

Davis also used Instagram on Monday to unveil his new jersey number with Dallas.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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