Adjusting to life without the James-Davis tandem will take time for Lakers fans. The Purple and Gold had an impressive 157-92 record with both stars on the court. In his five seasons with the Lakers, Davis also averaged 24.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.2 blocks, while shooting 53.2% from the field.

The trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers came with virtually no warning, to the point that Rich Paul—Anthony Davis's agent and a longtime LeBron James ally—didn't know it was coming. Two-plus weeks later, Paul says he's glad to have been kept in the dark, and seems at peace with his client's move to the Mavericks.