Anthony Davis said on September 29 at Mavericks media day that he would continue to have protective eyewear during the rest of his NBA career. This follows offseason surgery in July 2025 to reattach a detached retina, which the team attributes to multiple facial injuries acquired throughout the 2024–2025 season. Aside from being a major shift in his behavior on the court, the move is also a general investment in staying healthy in the long run and building his career. The 2024–2025 season for Anthony Davis was a wild one; he had multiple eye and face injuries. The most talked-about occurrence occurred during a game against the Toronto Raptors when his sensitive left eye was directly hit by an attempted block. Davis has now stated that he will continue to wear safety glasses for
Is Anthony Davis’ basketball career over? Dallas Mavericks forward will wear protective eyewear for the rest of his NBA career

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