A former NBA player has claimed that LeBron James benefited from the trade that sent Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks. There has been much speculation about the impact of the trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks that included Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic.

While Luka's play has been huge for their success, one former NBA player says the subtraction of Davis in the frontcourt has opened up the floor for LeBron James. "I felt Anthony Davis was in LeBron’s way,

Davis revealed that James offered him the No. 23 jersey—the same number Davis wore during his time with the New Orleans Pelicans —when he first arrived in LA. However, Davis chose instead to forge a new path with No. 3. It was a big decision for the star forward, as the number he chose could now end up being retired one day by the organization.