History of Anthony Davis in Timeline
Anthony Davis, nicknamed "AD" and "the Brow", is a highly decorated American professional basketball player. Primarily playing power forward and center, he's a ten-time NBA All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team selection, and a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team honoree. Davis was also named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. He is considered to be among the greatest power forwards ever.
1966: Reference to Cazzie Russell
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Cazzie Russell in 1966.
1972: Reference to LaRue Martin
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following LaRue Martin in 1972.
1973: Joins Kevin McHale As Only the Second Player in NBA History to Put Up At Least 55 Points, 15 Rebounds and Three Blocks in a Game
On December 4, 2022, Anthony Davis joined Kevin McHale as only the second player in NBA history to put up at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks in a game since blocks became an official stat in the 1973–74 season.
1973: First player since blocks became a statistic to tally 36 points, 14 rebounds, 9 blocks and 7 assists
On March 15, 2015, in a double overtime game against the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Davis became the first player in NBA history to tally 36 points, 14 rebounds, 9 blocks and 7 assists in a game since blocks became a statistic in 1973.
1973: First Player Since 1973-74 to Record 35+ Points, 20+ Boards, 5+ Steals, and 5+ Blocks
On November 22, 2022, Anthony Davis posted a then-season-high 21 rebounds along with 37 points, 5 steals and 5 blocks in a 115–105 loss against the Phoenix Suns. He became the first player since the 1973–74 season to record 35-plus points, 20-plus boards, 5-plus steals and 5-plus blocks in a game.
1973: First 50-point, 15-rebound, 5-assist, 5-steal performance since 1973
On October 26, 2016, Anthony Davis began the season with a 50-point, 16-rebound, 7-steal, 5-assist, 4-block performance against the Denver Nuggets. It was the first 50-point, 15-rebound, 5-assist, 5-steal performance in NBA history since steals became an officially recorded statistic in the 1973–74 season.
1974: First 9-block season opener since Nate Thurmond
During the opening game of the 2014-15 NBA season, Anthony Davis achieved a performance with 26 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 blocks, marking the first time a player had 9 blocks in a season opener since Nate Thurmond achieved 12 during the 1974-75 NBA season.
1976: Surpassing Pete Maravich's scoring record
On February 6, Davis achieved a 41-point, 10-rebound double-double, including a game-winning three-point buzzer beater against Oklahoma City Thunder. This 41-point performance set a New Orleans record for the 13th consecutive 20-point performance, surpassing Pete Maravich of the 1976–77 New Orleans Jazz.
1981: Reference to Mark Aguirre
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Mark Aguirre in 1981.
1983: NBA players with 50 points and 20 rebounds in a game since 1983
On February 21, 2016, Anthony Davis scored a franchise-record 59 points and pulled down 20 rebounds. Davis joined Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Webber as the only NBA players with 50 points and 20 rebounds in a game since 1983.
1989: First 26-point/17-rebound/9-block/3-steal effort since Hakeem Olajuwon
In the opening game of the 2014-15 NBA season, Anthony Davis's performance with 26 points, 17 rebounds, 9 blocks, and 3 steals marked the first such effort since Hakeem Olajuwon during the 1989-90 NBA season.
1989: Most points by any NBA player in a season opener since 1989
On October 26, 2016, Anthony Davis began the season with a 50-point performance against the Denver Nuggets. His 50-point night was the most by any NBA player in a season opener since Michael Jordan scored 54 points in 1989.
March 11, 1993: Anthony Davis's Birth
On March 11, 1993, Anthony Marshon Davis Jr., nicknamed "AD" and "the Brow", was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
1993: Reference to Shaquille O'Neal's 40/20 Game
On March 16, 2014, Anthony Davis became the youngest player since Shaquille O'Neal in 1993 to achieve a 40-point, 20-rebound game.
1999: Joins Elgin Baylor and Shaquille O'Neal As Only Lakers to Record 30+ Points and 15+ Rebounds in Four Consecutive Games
On November 22, 2022, Davis became just the third Laker in franchise history to record 30-plus points and 15-plus rebounds in four consecutive games, joining Elgin Baylor (had seven such streaks) and Shaquille O'Neal (November 19–26, 1999).
2002: Lakers' Biggest Comeback in Franchise History
On February 26, 2023, Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a 111–108 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks with 30 points and 15 rebounds. It was the Lakers' biggest comeback in franchise history since 2002.
2002: First back-to-back-game 40-point scorer in Pelicans history since 2002
Two days after scoring 50 points, Anthony Davis had 45 points and 17 rebounds against the Golden State Warriors, becoming the first back-to-back-game 40-point scorer in Pelicans history (since the New Orleans Hornets creation in 2002).
2003: First Laker to Drop Multiple Games with at Least 30 Points and 20 Rebounds in a Season Since Shaquille O'Neal
On March 7, 2023, Anthony Davis became the first Laker to drop multiple games with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a season since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003–04 season.
2004: Referenced Emeka Okafor's Olympic Appearance
In May 2012, it was mentioned that Anthony Davis would be the first American player since Emeka Okafor in 2004 to compete in the Olympics without prior NBA experience.
2006: Tying Championship Game Block Record
In 2011-2012 season, during the championship game, Anthony Davis tied Joakim Noah's 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship Game record for blocks.
2007: Davis and James First Team All-NBA Teammates
In 2020, Davis and LeBron James were the first teammates to be first team All-NBA since 2007.
2008: Reference to Derrick Rose
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Derrick Rose in 2008.
February 26, 2010: Reference to David West's Performance
On March 16, 2014, Anthony Davis's 40-point performance was the first 40-point game by a Pelican/Hornet since David West on February 26, 2010.
August 4, 2010: Report of Kentucky Requesting Money
On August 4, 2010, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Anthony Davis's father had asked Kentucky for $200,000 in exchange for Davis's commitment, which was later retracted following a threat from a University of Kentucky lawyer. Anthony Davis Sr. denied the allegations.
August 2010: Played in the Nike Global Challenge
In August 2010, Anthony Davis played in the Nike Global Challenge in Hillsboro, Oregon, scoring 23 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the opening game.
August 24, 2010: Rated Number One Player by Scout.com
On August 24, 2010, Anthony Davis became the number one rated player in the national class of 2011 at Scout.com.
November 10, 2010: Signed National Letter of Intent
On November 10, 2010, Anthony Davis signed his National Letter of Intent. He averaged 32 points, 22 rebounds, and 7 blocks during his senior season.
2010: All-NBA First Team Selection
At the end of the 2015 NBA season, Anthony Davis was selected to the All-NBA First Team for the first time in his career, becoming the first player to make the first team in his first three seasons since Derrick Rose did so in the 2010–11 NBA season.
2010: Reference to Hassan Whiteside's record
In 2011-2012 season, Anthony Davis surpassed Hassan Whiteside's 2010 total of 182 blocks to set an NCAA Division I freshman record.
March 30, 2011: McDonald's All-American Game Performance
On March 30, 2011, in the McDonald's All-American Game at the United Center, Anthony Davis scored 14 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, had 2 steals, and blocked 4 shots.
November 11, 2011: Kentucky Freshman Debut
On November 11, 2011, Anthony Davis debuted with a double-double against Marist, including 23 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 assists, earning his first SEC Freshman of the Week honor.
November 14, 2011: SEC Freshman of the Week Honor
On November 14, 2011, Anthony Davis earned his first SEC Freshman of the Week (FOTW) honor.
November 15, 2011: Game Against Thomas Robinson
On November 15, 2011, Anthony Davis played against Thomas Robinson, averaging a double-double and 6.5 blocks in their two games together. They played against each other on April 2, 2012 as well.
2011: Rated Number One Player by Scout.com
After playing on Tai Streets' Meanstreets (AAU team), Anthony Davis was rated as the number one player in the class of 2011 by Scout.com.
2011: Being Mentioned as Potential First Overall Pick
Before his college career even began, Anthony Davis was being mentioned as the potential first overall selection in the 2012 NBA draft in 2011.
2011: Dominance in Shot Blocking
During the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, Davis excelled in blocking shots, often surpassing the per-game averages of entire Division I men's teams.
2011: Earned Numerous High School Basketball Honors
In 2011, Anthony Davis earned numerous honors for his basketball abilities in high school, including being named to the McDonald's All-American Game, the Jordan Brand Classic, and the USA Today All-USA high school basketball team.
2011: Ranked as number one player
In 2011, Anthony Davis was ranked the number one player in his class.
2011: Named USBWA National Freshman of the Year
In 2011, Anthony Davis was selected by the USBWA as the Player of the Year for its 10-man 2011–12 Men's All-District IV Team.
2011: Pelicans' First Playoff Win Since 2011
In Game 1 of the Pelicans' first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Anthony Davis had 35 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and two steals in a 97–95 win. It was the Pelicans' first postseason win since 2011 and the first of Davis's six-year career.
January 16, 2012: Third SEC Freshman of the Week Award
On January 16, 2012, Anthony Davis earned his third SEC Freshman of the Week (FOTW) award, averaging 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2.5 steals, and 2 assists in wins at Auburn and Tennessee.
February 1, 2012: Second SEC Freshman of the Week Honor
On February 1, 2012, Anthony Davis received his second SEC Freshman of the Week (FOTW) award after averaging 14.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, six blocks, 1.5 steals, and 1 assist in wins over Lamar and Louisville.
April 2, 2012: Game Against Thomas Robinson
On April 2, 2012, Anthony Davis played against Thomas Robinson, averaging a double-double and 6.5 blocks in their two games together. They played against each other on November 15, 2011 as well.
May 2, 2012: Named Finalist for 2012 Olympic Basketball Team
On May 2, 2012, Anthony Davis was named as one of the finalists for the 2012 Olympic basketball team, following injuries to other players.
May 3, 2012: Fourth SEC Freshman of the Week Honor
On May 3, 2012, Anthony Davis received his fourth SEC Freshman of the Week (FOTW) honor for averaging 15.5 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks in wins over Georgia and Florida.
June 15, 2012: Signed with Wasserman Media Group
On June 15, 2012, Anthony Davis signed with Arn Tellem and Thad Foucher of the Wasserman Media Group as his agents.
June 2012: Trademarked Unibrow Sayings
In June 2012, Anthony Davis trademarked his unibrow sayings "Fear The Brow" and "Raise The Brow".
July 12, 2012: Selected for the Olympic Team
On July 12, 2012, Anthony Davis was selected for the Olympic team after Blake Griffin suffered an injury, making him the only college player on the team. He went on to win a gold medal in London.
July 24, 2012: Signing with the New Orleans Hornets
On July 24, 2012, Anthony Davis signed a three-year $16 million guaranteed contract with the New Orleans Hornets.
November 1, 2012: NBA Debut
On November 1, 2012, Anthony Davis made his NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring a team-high 21 points in a losing effort.
December 11, 2012: Return from Concussion
On December 11, 2012, Anthony Davis was cleared to play after missing 11 games due to a concussion suffered on November 2nd, returning to the lineup after "a stress reaction" on his ankle.
2012: Pelicans Rename from Hornets
After the 2012–13 season, the Hornets renamed themselves the Pelicans.
2012: Won NCAA Championship and Tournament MOP
In 2012, Anthony Davis led the Kentucky Wildcats to a national championship and was named the most outstanding player of the 2012 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
2012: Named College Basketball Player of the Year
In 2012, Anthony Davis received several awards and accolades, including being named the Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year, winning the USBWA's Robertson trophy, the Adolph Rupp Trophy, and being recognized as national player of the year by CBSSports.com.
2012: Drafted by New Orleans Hornets and Played in Olympics
In 2012, Anthony Davis was drafted as the first overall pick in the NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets and was selected to play in the 2012 Olympics.
2012: Named to All-American First Team
In 2012, Anthony Davis was named to the Sporting News All-American first team, the United States Basketball Writers Association first team All-American, and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) first team All-American.
2012: SEC Awards and Honors
In 2012, Anthony Davis was selected as the SEC Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year, SEC Defensive Player of the Year, a first team All-SEC honoree, Freshman and Player of the Year for the SEC by Sporting News, Player and Newcomer of the Year for the SEC by the Associated Press, and to the SEC All-Tournament Team.
2012: Won Gold Medal at the Olympics
In 2012, Anthony Davis won a gold medal with the United States national team at the Olympics.
2012: Won NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
In 2012, during the NCAA Tournament, Anthony Davis was selected to the NCAA South Regional All-Tournament Team and won the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player.
2012: Potential Awards Grand Slam Mentioned
In late February 2012, Dick Vitale mentioned the possibility that Anthony Davis might complete the men's college basketball awards Grand Slam.
2012: Reference to Roy Hibbert's Block Games
In the 2013–14 NBA season, Anthony Davis matched Roy Hibbert's number of 8-block games from the 2012–13 and 2013–14 NBA seasons combined within the Pelicans' first 11 games.
February 15, 2013: Rising Stars Challenge Appearance
On February 15, 2013, Anthony Davis participated in the Rising Stars Challenge during the 2013 NBA All-Star Game weekend.
March 2013: First Laker with Back-to-Back 40-Point Games Since Kobe Bryant
On December 4, 2022, Anthony Davis became the first Laker with back-to-back 40-point games since Kobe Bryant in March 2013.
October 16, 2013: Pelicans Exercise Third-Year Option
On October 16, 2013, the New Orleans Pelicans exercised the team's third-year option on Anthony Davis's contract during the preseason of his sophomore year.
2013: NBA Player of the Week nomination
In 2013, Anthony Davis earned an NBA Player of the Week nomination.
2013: Missed NBA All-Star Game Selection
In 2022, for the first time since 2013, Anthony Davis was not selected for the NBA All-Star Game.
2013: Reference to 2013-14 NBA season
On March 16, 2014, Anthony Davis scored a career-high 40 points and grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds in an overtime win against the Boston Celtics, marking the first 40-point, 20-rebound effort of the 2013–14 NBA season.
March 16, 2014: Career High 40 Points and 21 Rebounds
On March 16, 2014, Anthony Davis scored a career-high 40 points and grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds in an overtime win against the Boston Celtics, marking the first 40-point, 20-rebound effort of the 2013–14 NBA season.
April 16, 2014: NBA Leading Shot Blocker
On April 16, 2014, Anthony Davis finished the 2013-2014 NBA season as the NBA leader in blocked shots per game.
December 12, 2014: Injury against Cleveland Cavaliers
On December 12, 2014, Anthony Davis was injured during a contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers and had to leave in the first quarter. He was sidelined for the subsequent game. He had a player efficiency rating (PER) of 32.9 at the time.
2014: Launched AD's Flight Academy
In 2014, Anthony Davis launched AD's Flight Academy, which holds charitable events in the Greater-New Orleans area.
2014: Won Gold Medal at FIBA Basketball World Cup
In 2014, Anthony Davis was a member of the national team that won the gold medal in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup over Serbia. He averaged 12.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.
2014: Won Gold Medal at the World Cup
In 2014, Anthony Davis won a gold medal with the United States national team at the World Cup.
February 7, 2015: Shoulder Injury and All-Star Game Withdrawal
On February 7, 2015, Anthony Davis injured his shoulder after falling off the rim, leading to his withdrawal from the 2015 NBA All-Star Game. Dirk Nowitzki replaced him on the roster, and LaMarcus Aldridge took his place in the starting lineup.
July 9, 2015: Contract extension with the Pelicans
On July 9, 2015, Anthony Davis signed a five-year, $145 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans.
2015: Tellem Became an NBA Executive
In 2015, Arn Tellem left Wasserman Media Group to become an NBA executive.
2016: Named as a reserve for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game
On January 28, Anthony Davis was named as a reserve for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game.
February 19, 2017: NBA All-Star Game MVP
On February 19, 2017, playing on his team's home floor for the NBA All-Star Game, Anthony Davis notched 52 points and 10 rebounds, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's previous All-Star record high of 42 points, and also won the game's Most Valuable Player award.
March 11, 2017: 46 points and 21 rebounds in overtime win against Charlotte Hornets
On March 11, 2017, Anthony Davis scored 46 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in a 125–122 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.
March 31, 2017: First Pelicans player to reach 2,000 points in a season
On March 31, 2017, Anthony Davis became the first player in Pelicans history to reach 2,000 points in a season, as part of a 19-point, 12-rebound, and 5-block performance against the Sacramento Kings.
November 22, 2017: Moving into second in franchise history ahead of Chris Paul
On November 22, 2017, Anthony Davis had 29 points and 11 rebounds in a win over the San Antonio Spurs. He finished the game with 7,938 career points, moving him into second in franchise history ahead of Chris Paul (7,936).
December 27, 2017: 33 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks against the Brooklyn Nets
On December 27, 2017, Anthony Davis recorded 33 points, 11 rebounds, and six blocks in a 128–113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
2017: Named NBA All-Star Game MVP
In 2017, Anthony Davis was named the NBA All-Star Game MVP after scoring a then-record 52 points.
2017: Selected as a starter for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game
On January 19, Anthony Davis was selected as a starter for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth selection and second as a starter.
January 14, 2018: Season-high 48 points in overtime victory over the New York Knicks
On January 14, 2018, Anthony Davis scored a season-high 48 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, leading New Orleans back from 19 points down late in the third quarter to a 123–118 overtime victory over the New York Knicks.
February 2018: Named NBA Player of the Month
Anthony Davis earned the NBA Player of the Month award for the Month of February 2018 on March 1.
2018: Signed with Klutch Sports Group
In 2018, Anthony Davis signed with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group after Tellem left to become an NBA executive in 2015.
January 2, 2019: Career-High 26 Rebounds Against Brooklyn Nets
On January 2, 2019, Anthony Davis posted a career-high and franchise-record 26 rebounds along with 34 points against the Brooklyn Nets.
July 2019: Trade to the Los Angeles Lakers
In July 2019, Anthony Davis was traded from the Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round draft picks, including the Lakers' No. 4 overall selection in the 2019 NBA draft. This marked a significant shift in Davis's career.
October 22, 2019: Lakers Debut
On October 22, 2019, Anthony Davis made his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Los Angeles Clippers, recording 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in 37 minutes, though the Lakers lost 112–102.
2019: Traded to Los Angeles Lakers
In 2019, Anthony Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
January 3, 2020: 46 Points Against the Pelicans
On January 3, 2020, Anthony Davis scored 46 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 123–113 win against his former team, the Pelicans.
January 2020: Declined Lakers' Contract Extension Offer
In January 2020, Anthony Davis declined a four-year, $146 million contract extension offer from the Lakers, opting to enter free agency where he could potentially secure a larger, five-year contract.
January 23, 2020: Selected to NBA All-Star Game
On January 23, 2020, Anthony Davis was selected as a front-court starter for the NBA All-Star Game.
December 3, 2020: Re-signed with the Lakers
On December 3, 2020, Anthony Davis re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a five-year, $190 million contract that included an early termination option prior to the fifth season in 2024–25.
2020: Won NBA Championship with Lakers
In 2020, Anthony Davis won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
2020: Requested Trade from Pelicans
In January 2020, Anthony Davis informed the Pelicans that he would not sign a contract extension and requested a trade, signaling his intention to explore free agency. Later, he was fined $50,000 by the NBA for making the request public.
April 2021: Sidelined with Calf and Heel Issues
From February to April 2021, Anthony Davis was sidelined for 30 games, the longest absence of his career, due to right calf and heel issues. In April 2021, during the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns, Davis suffered a strained left groin in Game 4.
September 18, 2021: Married Marlen Polanco
On September 18, 2021, Anthony Davis married Marlen Polanco. They have three children together.
2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In 2021, Anthony Davis was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
February 16, 2022: Ankle Injury Against the Utah Jazz
On February 16, 2022, during a game against the Utah Jazz, Anthony Davis injured his right ankle, causing him to miss 18 games.
June 19, 2022: Signed with FaZe Clan
On June 19, 2022, Anthony Davis signed with FaZe Clan, joining their Nuke Squad for Call of Duty.
November 13, 2022: 37 Points and 18 Rebounds Against Brooklyn Nets
On November 13, 2022, Anthony Davis scored 37 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in a 116–103 win over the Brooklyn Nets, helping the Los Angeles Lakers end a five-game losing streak.
January 25, 2023: Return After Foot Injury
On January 25, 2023, Anthony Davis returned after missing twenty games with a right foot injury, posting 21 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks in 26 minutes off the bench in a 113–104 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
February 26, 2023: Come-From-Behind Victory Over Dallas Mavericks
On February 26, 2023, Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a 111–108 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks with 30 points and 15 rebounds. It was the biggest comeback of the season at that time, and the Lakers' biggest comeback in franchise history since 2002.
March 7, 2023: First Laker to Drop Multiple Games with at Least 30 Points and 20 Rebounds in a Season Since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003-04 Season
On March 7, 2023, Anthony Davis put up 30 points and a season-high 22 rebounds in a 112–103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He also became the first Laker to drop multiple games with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a season since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003–04 season.
April 3, 2023: Named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week
On April 3, 2023, Anthony Davis was named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for Week 20 (March 27 – April 2).
April 11, 2023: Named NBA Western Conference Player of the Month
On April 11, 2023, Anthony Davis was named NBA Western Conference Player of the Month for March/April.
August 4, 2023: Signed Contract Extension with Lakers
On August 4, 2023, Anthony Davis signed a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.
December 10, 2023: Won the Inaugural NBA Cup
On December 10, 2023, Anthony Davis and the Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup after winning the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament, with Davis scoring 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks in the championship game against the Indiana Pacers and being named to the All-Tournament team.
2023: Third Lakers Player With 50 Blocks In A Single Postseason
During the 2023 playoffs, Anthony Davis became the third Lakers player with 50 blocks in a single postseason, behind only Shaquille O'Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
2023: Won NBA Cup
In 2023, Anthony Davis won the first edition of the NBA Cup with the Los Angeles Lakers.
2023: NBA All-Star Game MVP record broken by Jayson Tatum in 2023
On February 19, 2017, Anthony Davis notched 52 points and 10 rebounds in the NBA All-Star Game. This record was broken by Jayson Tatum in 2023.
January 9, 2024: Season-High 41 Points
On January 9, 2024, Anthony Davis scored a season-high 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, along with 11 rebounds and 6 assists in a 132–131 win over the Toronto Raptors.
April 14, 2024: Reference to Victor Wembanyama's Record
On April 16, 2014, Anthony Davis was the youngest NBA leading shot blocker until Victor Wembanyama surpassed the record on April 14, 2024.
April 15, 2024: Named to 2024 U.S. Olympic Team
On April 15, 2024, Davis was named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, returning to the national team after a 10-year gap. He later helped Team USA win the gold medal, averaging 8.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.
2024: Won Gold Medal at the Olympics
In 2024, Anthony Davis won another gold medal with the United States national team at the Olympics.
2024: NBA All-Star Game selection
In 2024, Davis was named as reserve for the NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth selection. He achieved his third career triple-double, scored 40 points against the Wizards, and reached milestones against the Timberwolves. He suffered an eye contusion against the Warriors. He recorded a career-high 52 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks and played in the first round playoffs against the Denver Nuggets.
2024: Early Termination Option
In December 3, 2020, as part of Anthony Davis's five-year, $190 million contract with the Lakers, there was an early termination option prior to the fifth season in 2024–25.
January 27, 2025: 42 Point and 23 Rebound Game
On January 27, 2025, Anthony Davis opened the game against the Charlotte Hornets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in the first quarter, on his way to a 42 point, 23 rebound win.
February 2, 2025: Traded to the Dallas Mavericks
On February 2, 2025, Anthony Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick in exchange for Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. A second-round pick was also traded to the Utah Jazz.
February 2025: Traded to Dallas Mavericks
In February 2025, Anthony Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić.
March 17, 2025: Assigned to the Texas Legends
On March 17, 2025, Anthony Davis was assigned to the Texas Legends.
2029: Future Draft Pick Traded
In a trade on February 2, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers traded a 2029 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a deal involving Anthony Davis.
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