dailyloe.com – NBA All-Star Anthony Davis aired grievances about his team departures on a podcast this week. He discussed his trades from the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans. The episode was released on ‘The Draymond Green Show’ Wednesday.
Davis expressed frustration over the Lakers’ handling of his trade to Dallas. He felt he deserved more respect after six years with the team. This included winning a championship with them in 2020.
‘I think I deserved much more respect than that,’ Davis stated. He revealed he received no prior communication about the trade. The deal sent him to the Mavericks for Luka Dončić in 2026.
Injuries limited him to only 29 games across two seasons in Dallas. He was later traded again to the Washington Wizards. Davis admitted understanding the business side of the Lakers’ decision.
He had even fantasized about playing with Dončić in Los Angeles. This was envisioned for after LeBron James’ eventual retirement. His tenure with the Pelicans also ended on a sour note.
The ten-time All-Star’s career moves have often been dramatic events. His latest comments provide rare insight into player-team negotiations. The full interview is available on the podcast platform.[]
Source: Yahoo Sports
