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Anthony Davis Cleared for Camp, Will Wear Protective Eyewear for Rest of Career

Dallas is prioritizing health with Kyrie Irving still rehabbing an ACL without a set return.

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Feb 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • At Mavericks media day, Davis said doctors have mandated he wear protective goggles for the remainder of his NBA career following July surgery to repair a detached retina in his right eye.
  • He has resumed five-on-five work and was cleared for training camp, reporting clear vision even as his right eye remains visibly red from prescribed drops.
  • The eye issue followed multiple blows to the face last season, including an April 2 incident when teammate Daniel Gafford inadvertently elbowed him.
  • Coach Jason Kidd said Irving is doing quite well in ACL recovery but stressed he is not ahead of schedule and has no official timeline to return.
  • Dallas opens Oct. 22 against the Spurs as a reworked roster featuring Davis, Klay Thompson and No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg frames team success around staying healthy.