“I’m Here, I’m Here” - Anthony Davis Puts on a Show in First Game with Mavericks

Finally, NBA fans’ wait is over as they see Anthony Davis in a Dallas Mavericks jersey. Even though it’s unusual to see him in purple and gold, he showed great leadership by scoring 26 points in his debut and helping the Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets.

AD was already a top-tier star during his time with the Lakers. No matter if the team won or lost, his scoring stayed strong, and he continued that with the Mavericks. The 10-time All-Star was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers for Luka Doncic.

While Luka hasn’t played for the Lakers yet, Anthony Davis wasted no time making an impact with the Mavs. He scored 26 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and made 7 assists in his debut.

Fans went crazy, especially after his amazing first quarter, where he scored 14 points. By the time he left the game, he had 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 2-for-2 from three-point range.

"I'M HERE!"
Anthony Davis had an impressive debut with the Mavs in just his first 20 MINS with the team!!

24 PTS (9/13 FG, 2/2 3PT), 13 REB, 5 AST, 3 BLK, 0 TOpic.twitter.com/shlsjntfbF
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 8, 2025

Right from the start, AD made an incredible dunk off a missed shot. He then faced the crowd, pumped his fists, and yelled, “I’m here, I’m here!” It was his way of showing the Dallas fans he was ready to embrace his new role.

His performance was exactly what the Mavericks needed, and he didn’t disappoint. He delivered big time

Fans react warmly to Anthony Davis’ exciting Mavs debut

Anthony Davis’ performance was a big surprise for fans, especially since people were worried about his past injuries. His amazing debut made fans forget about Luka Doncic, whose mistakes sometimes cost the team important wins.

Even though Davis had to leave the game in the third quarter due to a minor injury, he told reporters it wasn’t anything serious. Fans quickly shared their happy reactions on social media, excited about AD’s new journey with the team.