Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis hears the whispers and the critics. He felt the impetus from the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office when they shipped him to Dallas. And he would love nothing more than to make a triumphant return from his calf strain this Friday against a streaking Lakers team. But the risk might not be worth the reward.
If Davis is healthy enough to play? Great.
But the Lakers and Luka Doncic can’t be the only reason he’s coming back. Dallas and Davis have to think big picture, and rushing him back is the last thing that they need right now.