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Anthony Davis is now in the Dallas Mavericks (Image via Getty Images)
NBA legend Anthony Davis was in the news for making the choice to complete the remaining part of his career sporting protective glasses. This is because, during the NBA 2024-2025 season, he was involved in an incident with his retina.
Davis has had a great life as a professional basketball player. The Dallas Mavericks player has a solid financial background outside the court. He makes a huge amount each year in the NBA from a three-year contract he signed in August 2023.
Anthony Davis’ impressive earnings and secret off-court ventures shaped his NBA legacy
Anthony Davis has established himself as one of the NBA's most marketable players. His net worth was approximately between $160 million to $180 million, as noted by Celebrity Net Worth in 2025. His net worth rose after he signed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023. The contract, according to reports, is $175 million. Davis will have a base salary of $54,126,450 in 2025-2026, with a cap hit of $54,126,450 and a dead cap value of $54,126,450. Davis also signed a five-year deal worth $190 million in 2020 with the Lakers. After a trade with the Lakers in February 2025, the NBA star is currently with the Dallas Mavericks. Spotrac has indicated that the usual salary with the Mavericks is around $54 million.
Through investments and brand sponsorships, he has increased his visibility off the field and gradually increased his net worth.
According to Forbes, Davis makes almost $5 million from brand sponsorships. The standout player for the Mavericks has partnerships with a number of big businesses, such as Nike, ExxonMobil, Ruffles, Red Bull, and Beats Electronics.Among other well-known companies, he has also collaborated with Foot Locker, and Frito-Lay.
The 2021 film "Space Jam: A New Legacy" included him and LeBron James in a cameo as well. He further serves as the CEO of JAKM3N Productions.Nike signed Davis shortly after he was chosen in the 2012 NBA draft. He even made the Nike Air Audacity debut for the brand in 2016 as part of the agreement.
Anthony Davis’ adjustment in Dallas hints at a thrilling new chapter for the Mavericks
After a whole offseason with his former team, Anthony Davis is starting to get used to his new team. Eight months after being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis is already at ease in his new environment and has the potential to be among the NBA's top players.
Meanwhile, Mavericks supporters are excited about Kyrie Irving’s training with Anthony Davis. They have already formed a good rapport. Davis recently hilariously trolled Mavericks teammates Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving over the NCAA Title and said: “I’m looking at three No. 1 picks. Two that went to a school that you can’t spell without University of Kentucky, without UK. You can’t spell Duke without the UK. They’re holding up the number ones for me because I’m the only one that won a national championship out of these three.” If the Mavericks' great combo continues to play at their best, they would be able to beat their opposition at every game. Also read: Is Anthony Davis’ basketball career over? Dallas Mavericks power forward will wear protective eyewear for the rest of his NBA career