Davis will be the go-to option for the Mavericks for the first half of the season as Kyrie Irving recovers from ACL surgery. And while Cooper Flagg can be great, it's rare for rookies to drive winning. That puts all the pressure on Davis to keep the team afloat until Irving returns.

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers made a blockbuster move by trading veteran big man Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for superstar Luka Doncic. Much like Luka, Davis was reportedly caught off guard by the trade, as there had been little indication such a deal was in the works.