In the wake of the transfer of Luka Daceic to Los Angeles, fans of the Mavericks expressed their dissatisfaction very noistently. The arrival ofAnthony Davis In exchange for Slovenian was not enough to calm them down, nor to stem the mass of unsubscribing on social networks and cancellation of the year subscriptions.
The interior therefore knows where he puts his feet: in a city that did not digest the departure of his star. Consequently, he recognizes that he must, in part, conquer hearts, at least appease the disappointment.
“I understand it. It is a business and I know what Luka was for this franchise, for this city. I will never minimize this, since I know what I represented for Los Angeles. I am not surprised by the reaction of fans, of the city ”,, noted The 2024 NBA champion. “My job is to play basketball, do what I am supposed to do and give the fans of hope, reassure them on why Nico Harrison brought me in. »»
Very, very upset fans …
The GM, which has already explained itself on the reasons for this huge transfer, was not present for this press conference. He will be particularly protected for the match against Houston this Saturday evening, with more security agents than usual, given the threats received recently by the manager of the Mavericks.
Anthony Davis' first match will therefore be struck by the seal of tension. “I don't know how fans will react, I don't have control on this”slides the former Lakers, who wants “Giving back to the city”.
But is it really possible after the departure of a player like Luka Doncic? “I know who he is, what he has been able to do and what he has already done for our sport. He is a phenomenal player, who will be one of the best in history ”, underlines Anthony Davis. “But may Nico Harrison exchange me, it shows me the confidence he has in me. Being productive every night and gaining fans' confidence is my work. I am excited by this challenge. »»
| Anthony Davis | Percentage | Rebound | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | Lf | Off | Def | Early | PD | Fte | Int | COP | Ct | Pts |
| 2012-13 | Nop | 64 | 29 | 51.6 | 0.0 | 75.1 | 2.6 | 5.6 | 8.2 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 13.5 |
| 2013-14 | Nop | 67 | 35 | 51.9 | 22.2 | 79.1 | 3.1 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 20.8 |
| 2014-15 | Nop | 68 | 36 | 53.5 | 8.3 | 80.5 | 2.5 | 7.7 | 10.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 24.4 |
| 2015-1 | Nop | 61 | 36 | 49.3 | 32.4 | 75.8 | 2.1 | 8.1 | 10.3 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 24.3 |
| 2016-17 | Nop | 75 | 36 | 50.5 | 29.9 | 80.2 | 2.3 | 9.5 | 11.8 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 28.0 |
| 2017-18 | Nop | 75 | 36 | 53.4 | 34.0 | 82.8 | 2.5 | 8.6 | 11.1 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 28.1 |
| 2018-19 | Nop | 56 | 33 | 51.7 | 33.1 | 79.4 | 3.1 | 8.9 | 12.0 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 25.9 |
| 2019-20 | Lal | 62 | 34 | 50.3 | 33.0 | 84.6 | 2.3 | 7.0 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 26.1 |
| 2020-21 | Lal | 36 | 32 | 49.1 | 26.0 | 73.8 | 1.7 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 21.8 |
| 2021-22 | Lal | 40 | 35 | 53.2 | 18.6 | 71.3 | 2.6 | 7.2 | 9.8 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 23.2 |
| 2022-23 | Lal | 56 | 34 | 56.3 | 25.7 | 78.4 | 3.5 | 9.1 | 12.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 25.9 |
| 2023-24 | Lal | 76 | 36 | 55.6 | 27.1 | 81.6 | 3.1 | 9.5 | 12.6 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 24.7 |
| 2024-25 | Lal | 42 | 34 | 52.8 | 29.8 | 78.8 | 2.8 | 9.0 | 11.9 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 25.7 |
| Total | 778 | 35 | 52.3 | 29.7 | 79.5 | 2.7 | 8.0 | 10.7 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 24.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.
