The Dallas Mavericks have already had one of the most controversial seasons about a month into the season starting. General Manager Nico Harrison was fired for the team’s poor start and fan resentment over trading Luka Doncic last season. Anthony Davis was the main trade piece to come back from the Los Angeles Lakers, and his injury woes have harmed the team.
The return of Davis to the court is coming in the next few days, so he started answering media questions about the state of the team ahead of his first game back. Davis was finally asked about the firing of Harrison and expressed support for the GM believing in him.
“No one knew what was happening, so it was surprising more than anything,” Davis said. “Nico’s my guy. He played a huge part in getting me here and wanted me to fulfill his vision that he saw.”
The comments don’t come as a surprise since Harrison’s biggest mistake was believing in Davis to extreme lengths. Harrison hoped that Davis could stay healthy and help the team prove the defense wins championships. Davis had Harrison’s back and expressed remorse over not being able to accomplish their mutual goal.
Anthony Davis Asked For Ownership Meeting
Harrison’s firing led to Davis reaching out to Mavericks ownership to discuss their future. The General Manager getting fired for acquiring him obviously created questions for Davis moving forward. Davis revealed that the meeting was mostly about them agreeing on his desire to return and contribute to winning.
“Once I had those conversations I was able to move forward and continue to rehab and get back on the floor. I want to compete to win games and do what Nico brought all of us here for, and that is to ultimately win a championship. That is the long-term goal, but for now it is just getting back on the floor to try and win some games and turn this thing around.”
One big talking point after the firing is if Dallas opts to trade Davis and use this as a rebuilding season. The Mavericks own their first-round draft pick this season, but their picks will go to other teams over the next few years. This season may be their last chance to get a high lottery pick to pair with current rookie Cooper Flagg.
Will The Mavericks Trade Anthony Davis
Enough reports have circulated to confirm that Dallas will at least check the interest and try to engage in conversations about a Davis trade. Contenders, like the New York Knicks or Detroit Pistons, could try to take a swing for him as the missing piece.
The Chicago Bulls have been rumored as a team with playoff hopes that currently need one more significantly talented player. Davis being a hometown boy means that Chicago could tempt him into staying long-term as well.
Too much smoke of both rumors and logic has led to fire of Davis being a trade target. Mavericks ownership confirming the Doncic for Davis trade failed and firing Harrison means Davis is extremely expendable moving forward.
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