Anthony Davis dropped a major statement to the Golden State Warriors and other potential trade suitors on Saturday, producing an emphatic two-way display to lead the Dallas Mavericks to victory over the Houston Rockets.
While the Warriors were outscored by a whopping 44 in points in the paint over their back-to-back, Davis was showcasing the sort of two-way presence they could do with as trade rumors continue to rise leading up to the February 5 deadline.
Anthony Davis showcases exactly what Warriors are missing
Davis had 26 points, 12 rebounds and three assists on an efficient 9-of-15 shooting from the floor, yet it's not even those big numbers that would have drawn the most attention from rival general managers around the league.