Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis revealed Monday that he had off-season surgery to repair a detached retina in his right eye and will need to wear protective eyewear for the rest of his NBA career.
“You guys will see me in the Horace Grants,” Davis joked, referencing the former NBA star known for his goggles. “It won’t be like that, but I will have some protective eyewear for sure.”
The injury dated back to April 2, when teammate Daniel Gafford’s accidental elbow struck Davis during a game against Atlanta. Davis received stitches that night and returned to play but only learned during a summer check-up that surgery was required.
The 31-year-old spent much of the summer recovering and resumed 5-on-5 play in late September. He is expected to be a full participant when training camp opens Tuesday in Vancouver.
Acquired from the Lakers in February as part of the Luka Dončić trade, Davis appeared in only nine games for Dallas last season due to a left adductor strain.
“I think the biggest thing with our team is our health,” Davis said. “I’m happy to be here. I want to win here.”
