New Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis has a strong message for Dallas fans who are distraught by the shocking blockbuster trade that brought him to town in exchange for Luka Doncic. Davis read the room,

The Lakers had been in the market for a big man, although names such as Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner floated around. The need for a center grew after the Lakers traded away Davis, and they filled that void by landing Williams in the deal with the Hornets.

Doncic had not requested a trade. Dallas traded away its best player and biggest star months before his contract could be extended.