VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Dallas Mavericks revealed the first glimpse of Anthony Davis wearing his new protective eyewear Tuesday in a photo posted to social media after the team’s first training camp practice.
The new specs were designed to protect his right eye, which required offseason surgery to repair a detached retina. They appeared to fit the Mavericks’ big man well. However, the photo also highlighted his offseason weight gain, which quickly caught the attention of Mavericks fans.
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Davis is listed at 268 pounds by the Mavericks entering this season’s training camp in Vancouver. That number is 15 pounds heavier than the 253 pounds he was listed at by the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of last season’s training camp.
Davis was not concerned about his weight when asked following Wednesday’s practice.
“I feel good,” Davis said. “I kind of [gain] going into almost every season, because I put on so much weight over the summer. Then by the time November comes, I’m usually like 255, 258. I never want to come in at my playing weight, because then I lose weight during the season and then I’m too small.”
Davis was also listed at 268 pounds in February when the Mavericks acquired him and Max Christie in exchange for Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris.
During Monday’s media day, Davis said he couldn’t do much during the offseason while he recovered from his procedure on his eye, which limited his vision. The veteran cited his history of dropping weight during the season, especially as he ramps up during training camp.
“I lose about 10 to 12 pounds very quickly,” Davis said. “During camp, I already lost five pounds – all the running and playing. So I’m never concerned about that. I feel great. I’m moving great. I feel good.”
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