Anthony Davis’ arrival in Dallas has already been eventful, but his introduction to the Dallas Mavericks fanbase hit an unexpectedly hilarious speed bump. Shortly after the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and brought Davis to Dallas, the Mavericks’ social media team posted a graphic on Instagram highlighting the big man’s career accomplishments.
“***10X All-Star.”
The now-deleted post incorrectly listed Davis as a nine-time All-Star, even though he has been selected to 10 All-Star Games, including this year’s contest. Upon seeing the mistake, Davis took to the comments section to correct them himself.
Instead of acknowledging the error and correcting the caption, the Mavericks’ Instagram team deleted the post entirely. This move led to even more amusement and criticism from fans, who had already been furious about the trade.
Dallas had already limited comments on their farewell post for Luka Doncic, and they lost over 700,000 Instagram followers in just 48 hours after the trade. Their latest social media mishap only added to the chaotic week for the franchise.
The mistake itself was understandable—Davis has played in nine All-Star Games but was recently selected to his 10th, which will take place in Indianapolis on February 18. Still, it was an unnecessary blunder that gave Davis and NBA fans something to joke about amid the franchise’s massive shake-up.
Beyond the Instagram gaffe, Davis admitted he was caught off guard by the trade. Speaking to reporters, he explained how he found out about the move:
“I was shocked. I had no idea. I was actually at home about to watch a movie with my wife when I got the phone call. I found out like an hour later I was no longer with the team. I was in shock, obviously, had no idea that it was happening. But I mean, now it’s kind of over, and I’m just getting ready to play with Dallas.”
He had just sent a congratulatory text to his Lakers teammates for their win against the Knicks and was looking forward to a key matchup against the Clippers when he suddenly learned that he had been traded.
Despite the initial surprise, Davis appears excited about his fresh start with the Mavericks and is eager to prove himself in a new system.
One of the biggest positives for Davis in this trade is that he will finally get to play his preferred position. With the Lakers, Davis was often forced to play center, which he was never fully comfortable with.
While the Mavericks’ social media slip-up provided an early laugh, Davis seems focused on his new chapter in Dallas. The team traded for him to boost their defense and championship chances, and despite the initial shock, Davis is embracing the move.
It remains to be seen how Dallas will fare in the post-Doncic era, but if nothing else, they’ve already made headlines in some of the most unexpected ways.
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