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Anthony Davis, though a Hall of Famer, is seven years older than Doncic and carries his own injury concerns. While some argue that Davis could fit better with the Mavericks' current roster, the idea that they could not or should not have received more in return for a 25-year-old superstar is compelling. The Mavericks’ choice to prioritize a single player over a potential bidding war suggests that they see Davis as an immediate solution to their competitive aspirations—albeit a puzzling one for many analysts.