Following his shock trade to the Dallas Mavericks, Anthony Davis eulogied Los Angeles in a farewell message to his new home on Monday.
Davis described the deal as “business” in his first comments since it became known that the Los Angeles Lakers were trading him to Dallas in exchange for Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic.
The Doncic-Davis trade, which was conducted in complete secrecy, is widely regarded as the most jaw-dropping deal in NBA history.
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In a post on Instagram, Davis said he was pleased to have been able to deliver an NBA championship for the Lakers during the pandemic-disrupted 2020 season.
“Six years ago, I came here with the vision to win a Championship, and I will never forget the moment we did”! the 31-year-old wrote.
According to Davis, who reportedly paid $ 31 million for a mansion in the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles in 2021, “the business of basketball is a business just like all other businesses. I am grateful to the city where my first ring came from, grew my family and friendships, and I will always have a home there.”
He cited deadly blazes that destroyed parts of the city last month as evidence that “my family and I thank everyone who made this place home.” “We are still thinking of those who lost their homes in the fires,” he said.
Los Angeles “will always have a special place in my heart”, he added. “Every great story has an exciting next chapter… Dallas — Here we come”!
Source: Channels TV
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