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On the opposite end is Anthony Davis, a seasoned player regarded highly within the Lakers organization, second only to superstar LeBron James. At 35, however, he is on the latter part of his career trajectory, raising eyebrows over his exchange for Dončić, a rising talent with the potential for longevity and further development. The debate hinges on why the Mavericks would part ways with a generational talent for a player nearing the end of his prime.