Anthony Davis took part in the Dallas Mavericks' practice session on Wednesday ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Boston Celtics. The former Lakers center showcased his shooting ability, knocking down eight consecutive 3-pointers at one point during the session.
The Mavericks' social media team shared a video of Davis' impressive shooting display on X (formerly Twitter). In the clip, the perennial All-Star is seen refining his 3-point shot, an aspect of his game that has lacked consistency.
The video quickly went viral, sparking a buzz among basketball fans. Many netizens shared unfiltered reactions to Davis’ hot shooting streak during practice.
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"30 Seconds of Davis buckets is more than a season worth of Bronny Buckets," a fan wrote.
"still doesn’t feel real - but he joined the best possible team/situation he could be in outside of LA for sure, he gonna DOMINATE," wrote another fan.
"It is never been a question about AD’s ability! It’s always been & always will be about his availability!" a fan said.
"I bet he starts making 3s now that he’s not bagging down low and and involved with ever pnr rolling to the basket," said another fan.
"Wait til you see what he does at the free throw line with the game on the line," a fan commented.
"Why is a big practicing 3s thats why u got traded," commented another fan.
Will Anthony Davis play against Boston Celtics?
Anthony Davis recently joined the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. While he has yet to make his debut for Dallas, there is a possibility that the former New Orleans Pelicans star could suit up for the first time on Thursday against the Boston Celtics.
Davis is listed as questionable on the Mavericks' injury report due to an abdominal muscle strain. His availability for the game will depend on how he feels leading up to tip-off against the Celtics.
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