The Dallas Mavericks are widely considered one of the title favorites this season. Even though Kyrie Irving won’t suit up until after the All-Star break, the addition of Cooper Flagg has brought immense expectations for the team to succeed this upcoming season.

Mavs big man Anthony Davis, who was recently cleared to go full speed at practice since his eye injury, will be heavily relied upon by the team with Irving out. The 32-year-old has battled numerous injuries last season, only suiting up for nine games for Dallas. This offseason, Davis has adopted a new strategy to maintain his health by monitoring his weight.

“I feel good….I’m usually like 255, 258. Never want to come in at my playing weight because then I lose weight during the season, and then I’m too small. I lose about 10 to 12

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