Anthony Davis is hoping he can play again against… the Lakers

Since his transfer to dallas more than nine months ago, Anthony Davis never again played in Cripto.com Arena vs Lakers. He certainly faced them in April, but the meeting was held in Texas and he was not trained for the road in February Mavericks there is Los Angeles.

However, the “real” reunion of “AD” and his former audience could happen on Friday, in the NBA Cup: ” You already know which match I want to play… » he confidedafter asking about a possible resumption date. ” But we’ll see. We will discuss it and see with the staff what makes the most sense. No decision has been made, but I would like it to happen, of course. In the end, the most important thing is to get back on the field, whether it’s Friday or Saturday. »

Absent since October 29 due to a left calf injury, anthony davis appears close to returning to action and there is a good chance that will happen for the back-to-back from dallas to los angeles. After long days of waiting, as Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont preferred to delay – against the advice of former GM Nick Harrison – lack of sufficient data to guarantee the absence of risk of recurrence (or rupture of the Achilles tendon).

Go ahead and perform, despite the rumors

So much so that some began to imagine a scenario where the interior of the All-Star would eventually be transferred by the Texas franchise, in great sports difficulty (5 wins – 14 losses). According to ESPN, that would be true ready to listen to offers as far as he’s concerned, until the February trade deadline.

« That’s basketball, that’s part of the game » recalled the person in question on this topic. ” I think they’ve all been involved in transfer rumors during their careers, or been outright transferred. But it doesn’t affect me, because I’ve been doing it for a very long time. My job is to do what I do on the court, play basketball and try to lead this team. I’m in communication with management and I’m just ready to get back on the field. »

After that the departure of Nick Harrisonparting ways with Anthony Davis would allow the Mavericks to definitively remove the specter of Luka Doncic’s transfer, since “AD” arrived in return at the beginning of the year.

« Nobody, he’s my boyfriend. He played a big part in me coming here and wanting to realize his vision of the times. So it was definitely hard (to see him go). He and I talked, the owner and I too. But that’s part of the job and, once we had these discussions, I was able to move forward » admitted the former Lakers player, regarding the firing of the now former GM of Dallas.

For now, Anthony Davis is still in town, ready to help the Mavs climb back up the rankings. Especially by taking on his responsibilities at the end of the match, an area where the team struggles.

« In every match we are in contact and this is the moment when I could help the team, finish them and help them at both ends of the pitch » he explained. ” So it’s very difficult to watch and it’s even more frustrating that you can’t be on the field. But hopefully I can come back this weekend and help us win those close games. »

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.