The Dallas Mavericks have struggled out of the gate with a 3-8 record. Kyrie Irving’s absence has been a setback, but Anthony Davis’ health has made the situation worse.
The Mavericks were counting on Davis to hold the fort with Irving out, but injuries have stopped that plan. Since leaving the Indiana Pacers game after seven minutes, Davis has now missed six straight, leaving Dallas without an All-Star presence on the court.
Mavericks fans are growing frustrated, knowing this is the main guy they got in the Luka Doncic trade. Even Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Paul Pierce has chimed in, saying Dallas might be better off moving Davis and heading toward the lottery instead.
Per Dallas Hoops Journal:
“Right now if I’m the Dallas Mavericks, I’m looking to trade AD, play to get into the Lottery with this deep draft class coming up,” Pierce said. “And see who I can build with. If I’m Nico.”
