Lakers icon reveals Anthony Davis shock: “He wasn’t going anywhere”

The blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks continue to reverberate throughout the NBA.

A couple of weeks ago, Davis himself spoke about the unexpected trade between the franchises and the criticism he has faced due to the injury he sustained in his first game with the Mavs.

Anthony Davis: Mavs “gained a superstar”

“I know the whole city was sad about Luka (Doncic),” Davis mentioned. “At the same time, I know who I am as a player. I’m among the top 75 of all time. I just wanted the Dallas fans to know that I’m here.” He added, “I know they lost a superstar in Luka, but they also gained a superstar in me.”

In his first game with the Mavericks, Davis had to leave the court during the matchup against the Houston Rockets due to a left adductor strain. However, he managed to rack up 26 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists in 31 minutes of play.

Pau Gasol reveals AD’s Lakers' dreams

Now, Pau Gasol, the two-time champion with the Lakers (2009 and 2010) and a key figure in the California team, revealed that he had a conversation with Anthony Davis before his trade to the Mavericks.

“I was talking to AD when they came to play here against the Warriors, before his trade to the Mavs, and we were going to meet up. He wanted to help the Lakers win another championship; extend his contract and stay longer. Obviously, he wasn’t thinking about being traded; he wasn’t going anywhere,” Gasol revealed on Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles' “The Knuckleheads” podcast.

Currently, the Mavericks are uncertain about their playoff appearance this season. Besides Anthony Davis being out due to injury, they are also missing Kyrie Irving for the rest of the season due to an ACL tear.

Original article written by Edward Gonzaga, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Roddy Cons.

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