Every main piece of their frontcourt has been dealing with injuries, as Anthony Davis suffered an adductor strain in his Mavericks debut on February 8th, Dereck Lively II suffered a stress fracture in his right ankle on January 14th,

A byproduct of their pride and the spectacular Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks have been pretty competitive since the Luka Doncic trade. Even still, without Anthony Davis, they’re missing a key piece.

As the dust settles on the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić, the seasoned forward is looking ahead, putting the past behind him. Speaking with the Los Angeles Times after a tense game between the Mavericks and the Lakers—the first since the high-profile trade—Davis reflected on his emotional transition and what’s next for him.