Dallas Mavericks player Anthony Davis, an All-Star, had successful surgery on his eye to repair a detached retina, which is an injury he got during the 2024-25 NBA season.
The team shared this news on Tuesday. The surgery took place in Los Angeles and was very important to make sure he didn’t have long-term vision problems. Fans and sports experts feel both relieved and worried about this news.
Even with several injuries this season, including a broken nose and cheekbone, Davis showed great strength and played through the pain, helping the Mavericks reach the Western Conference semifinals.
Doctors expect him to fully recover by the time training camp starts, which brings hope for his return to basketball.
The injury happened in February 2025 during a game against the Denver Nuggets when Davis bumped into Nikola Jokić while trying to get a rebound.
Although he kept playing and had impressive stats—averaging 27.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game—doctors found out later that he had a detached retina, which can lead to serious vision loss if not treated.
The Mavericks’ medical team, together with Dr Steven Schwartz from UCLA, decided that surgery was the best choice to protect Davis’ health. Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison said, “Anthony’s toughness is unmatched, but this procedure was critical.”
Fans reacted on social media, using hashtags like #GetWellAD and #AnthonyDavisInjury.
Many praised Davis for his bravery, with one person saying, “AD played half the season with a broken face and a retina issue? That’s a warrior.” Others were worried about how serious the injury is and stressed the need for quick treatment.
Sports commentators like Charles Barkley from TNT praised Davis’ strength but suggested that players with facial injuries should wear protective gear like face masks.
Barkley mentioned, “He’s lucky this wasn’t worse,” during a show called Inside the NBA.
Davis, who has made it to the All-Star game nine times and won an NBA championship in 2020, joined the Mavericks in a big trade from the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024.
Playing alongside Luka Dončić has made the Mavericks a strong team, but injuries have been a problem. Last season, Davis missed only 12 games, which earned him a spot on the All-NBA Second Team.
As training camp is scheduled for late September 2025, reports say that Davis is recovering well, and everyone hopes for a healthy 2025-26 season.
The Mavericks finished with a record of 50-32 last season and are looking forward to Davis’ return to try to win their first championship since 2011.
