Anthony Davis says Mavericks fan left him chilling note after Luka trade
The former Mavericks player revealed a surprising note left under his hotel door just hours after the Luka Doncic trade shocked the NBA.
When Anthony Davis arrived in Dallas following one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, he didn’t just face pressure on the court. He found it waiting for him at his hotel room door.
Speaking recently on The Draymond Green Show, Davis revealed that an anonymous letter had been slipped under his door on his very first night in the city, a message that perfectly captured the complicated emotions surrounding his arrival.
What did the anonymous letter say?
Davis shared the note in full, and it didn’t take long to go viral:
“Dear AD, hope you’re liking your time in Dallas. Here in Dallas we love Dirk, BBQ, the Cowboys, and Luka. What we love more than all of that is championships. The boos you’re going to hear, are not for you.”
Anthony Davis shares the anonymous letter he received under his hotel door his first night in Dallas 😳
— NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) April 8, 2026
“Dear AD, hope you’re liking your time in Dallas. Here in Dallas we love Dirk, BBQ, the Cowboys, and Luka. What we love more than all of that is championships. The boos you’re… pic.twitter.com/XqMhETkiTn
The message walks a fine line between part welcome and part warning. On one hand, it reassured Davis that any negative reaction from fans wouldn’t personal. On the other, it highlighted the harsh reality that he was stepping into a city still deeply loyal to Luka Doncic.
Davis’ arrival in Dallas came as part of a blockbuster deal that sent Doncic, widely considered the face of the franchise, to a new team. The move stunned fans and quickly sparked backlash across the Dallas fanbase. Doncic wasn’t just a star. He was a cultural cornerstone, following in the footsteps of franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki.
Anthony Davis says Nico Harrison’s vision was ‘on point’ before the injuries piled up:
— NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) April 9, 2026
“I think the criticism was unwarranted bro. When you sit in that seat, you have to make decisions that MFers are scared to make. You have to make decisions that people think are f*cking crazy.… pic.twitter.com/sKePlg1vNa
The mention of “Luka” alongside staples like BBQ and the Dallas Cowboys highlights just how deeply embedded he was in the city’s identity, and why any player arriving in his place would face immediate scrutiny.
When Davis revealed the story
Davis said the moment stuck with him, not just because of the message itself, but because of the timing. It came just hours after he landed in Dallas, still processing the trade and what it meant for his career.
Anthony Davis says he always envisioned playing with Luka Doncic and thought Dallas traded for him to team up with Luka 😮💨
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) April 8, 2026
“Luka is so cold, bro. We used to talk about Luka all the time. At the time, I wasn’t sure what Bron was gonna do. I was just saying in general, the next… pic.twitter.com/erMx2USnfc
In the same interview, Davis admitted he was initially in disbelief when he first heard about the deal, needing confirmation before accepting that it was real. The letter, in a way, made everything hit a little harder.
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