Anthony Davis

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Anthony Davis, Jr. (born March 11, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has also played for the New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers. He plays power forward and center.

On February 2, 2025, the Lakers traded Davis along with Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. Jalen Hood-Schifino and a 2025 second-round pick were also traded to the Utah Jazz. The Jazz also received a 2025 second-round pick from the Mavericks.^[1] It is considered to be one of the most unexpected trades in NBA history.^[2]

Davis was born on March 11, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois.^[3]

Anthony Davis Media

Davis at the Jordan Brand Classic in April 2011
Davis played at Kentucky for head coach John Calipari.
Anthony Davis of the Kentucky Wildcats dunks in a February 4, 2012 game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
Davis in his first season as a Hornet
Davis shoots a free throw on January 1, 2014.
Pelicans at Wizards 2/22/14
Davis during his 59-point, 20-rebound performance against the Detroit Pistons on February 21, 2016. His 59 points set a new franchise record.
Davis shoots over Mike Scott of the Washington Wizards on December 19, 2017.