Anthony Davis, like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Will wear protective glasses for the rest of his career

Just like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did in the 70s and 80s, Anthony Davis will never again step onto a court without protective glasses. The Dallas Mavericks center will have to wear them for the rest of his career, as recommended by his doctor, as reported by Tim MacMahon from ESPN.

Davis underwent surgery in July to repair a detached retina in his right eye, an injury that highlighted the repeated facial hits he suffered last season. The most memorable incident occurred in November while still playing in Los Angeles: a finger in the opposite eye forced him to see an ophthalmologist due to swelling and difficulty in keeping it open. At that time, there was talk of a corneal abrasion, although he did not miss any games.

Today, the player assures that his vision is completely clear and he has no restrictions heading into training camp. However, his right eye still shows evident redness due to the drops he must constantly apply.

The context of his arrival in Dallas adds more drama to the story. Davis landed in Texas last February after the controversial trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. His debut as a Maverick was brief: he only played nine games, hindered by a groin injury. In that short span, however, he made his mark with averages of 20 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2.2 blocks in just 29.6 minutes per night.

His contract with the Mavs

The 32-year-old power forward is now entering the first season of the three-year contract—valued at around $175 million—that he signed in 2023 with Los Angeles, including a player option for the third year.

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