It’s been a hectic 24 hours for the Dallas Mavericks. First, their embattled General Manager, Nico Harrison, was fired. Then, practice photos of Anthony Davis surfaced, sparking speculation about whether his bulky physique is muscle or fat. This debate has attracted attention from former NBA player-turned-analyst Reggie Miller and sports commentator Dan Patrick.
On the Dan Patrick Show, Miller and Patrick exchanged thoughts about what these photos might mean for the team. In a joking manner, Miller referenced past criticisms of Luka Doncic’s physical condition.
“It’s going to be hard to judge this team until AD and Kyrie get back,” Miller said. “AD looks pretty big, have you seen him? He’s a big man.”
Patrick responded, “Well, what’s going on in Dallas? Because that’s what they used to say about Luka, right?”
“Imagine what you would’ve weighed if you played in Dallas,” Patrick added.
“Good lord. Is that Texas barbecue really that good?” Miller joked.
Currently, Anthony Davis is sidelined with a calf strain injury. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving is recovering from a torn ACL he sustained in March. The Mavericks have struggled lately, holding a record of 3-8, with their most recent loss coming on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks, 116-114.
### How Nico Harrison is Tied to the Overall Well-Being of Anthony Davis
Luka Doncic was previously criticized for not maintaining peak physical condition, a concern that reportedly influenced Nico Harrison’s decision to execute the blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. This trade for Davis ultimately contributed to Harrison’s downfall and drew the ire of Mavericks fans.
If concerns around fitness were a reason behind those decisions, what does that mean for Davis? Does he have a future in Dallas based solely on that standard?
So far this season, Anthony Davis is averaging 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, showing strong on-court performance despite the offseason questions about his physique.
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