On Saturday afternoon, the Mavericks are playing the Houston Rockets at home in Dallas. A lot of eyes are on the game due to the fact that Anthony Davis is mak

As first impressions go, the predominant takeaway from Anthony Davis’ inaugural 30:57 of court time as a Maverick is that it was wow-filled and hope-inducing, punctuated by his unforgettable follow-slam and “I’m here!” pronouncement. “Just a friendly reminder of who Anthony Davis is,” he said afterward.

The city of Dallas was left in shock after the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs did acquire Anthony Davis as part of the deal, though. When healthy, Davis is one of the best big men in the NBA. Injuries have been a problem for him over the years, however.