Davis was famously the primary return in arguably the most controversial trade in NBA history, which saw Dončić head to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team swap that triggered a torrent of criticism, both from fans and the media, against Dallas and general manager Nico Harrison.

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis reacts after scoring against the Atlanta Hawks.Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Ahead of Wednesday’s win-or-go-home game, Dallas made a massive announcement ...