Anthony Davis is supposed to make a leap in his first full season with the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs forward played in nine games last season, as he suffered an adductor strain in his first appearance with Dallas. Davis then had eye surgery this offseason to repair a detached retina. So, with him at full strength, he'll play a key role in the Mavs' lineup, especially with Kyrie Irving out.
By trading for him and already having two centers, the Mavs granted Davis his wish to play power forward. Davis had desired to play the four spot for years, and Dallas is granting him his desire.