Just days ago, Anthony Davis voiced concerns about the Los Angeles Lakers’ future, urging the team to add a big man to strengthen their roster. The Lakers answered that call, but in a way Davis never expected. The team acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks by trading away Davis himself.
The star forward was reportedly stunned by the trade, as he never imagined that his plea for reinforcements would result in his own departure. Despite the emotional shock, Davis is ready to accept the reality of the business.
On Monday, Davis made a bold statement without saying a word as he changed his Instagram profile picture to an image of himself in a Mavericks jersey. This simple act sent waves through the Lakers’ fanbase, who never expected to see him in another uniform, especially in the middle of the season.
Anthony Davis changed his IG profile picture to him in a Mavs jersey 💔 pic.twitter.com/xVtywJ8qKT
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) February 3, 2025
Lakers fans took to social media immediately, expressing their shock and heartbreak. While many understood the team’s decision to acquire a generational talent in Doncic, seeing Davis leave after helping bring a championship to Los Angeles in 2020 was tough to accept.
Man that Mavs jersey doesn't look right on AD man! AD is forever Laker 😭🥹 pic.twitter.com/8OpI1QHC5b
— Helluva Ball Club #Salute #GoAtThemDudes (@Letweet23) February 3, 2025
Man this is rough. I was not ready for this. I was fully expecting a trade for a big for one last push from Lebron/AD. 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
— LakerLand (@lakerland_) February 4, 2025
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I know Doncic is the future but damn!!! I feel so bad right now!!! Davis is a true Laker!!!
— Geo Rivers (@Geosrt) February 3, 2025
— Rishi Dev (@RIshiD3v) February 3, 2025
😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/028OeJDe1n
— LAKERS ARE YOUR 2025 NBA CHAMPIONS (@lebrontoluka) February 3, 2025
Anthony Davis Bids Emotional Farewell To Lakers Fans
Anthony Davis took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message as he officially said goodbye to the Lakers and their fans. The former Lakers star expressed gratitude for the six years he spent in Los Angeles, where he won his first NBA championship.
“Six years ago, I came here with the vision to win a championship, and I will never forget the moment we did! The business of basketball is a business just like all other businesses… I am grateful to the city where my first ring came from, grew my family and friendships, and I will always have a home here,” Davis wrote.
Davis now heads to Dallas, where he will team up with Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. Fans across the league will be eager to see how he fits with his new teammates in pursuit of another title.
