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Dallas Mavericks star, Ex-Laker Anthony Davis steps into TV with new prank show

Davis is keeping a little Hollywood in his life despite the move to Dallas.

Dustin Lewis

Jan 5, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) smiles on the court in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) smiles on the court in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Anthony Davis is bringing a piece of Hollywood with him to Dallas. After living in Los Angeles for over half a decade, it only makes sense for Davis to embrace the spotlight off the court and he's doing just that by starring in a new television series focused on pranks.

The show which is dubbed, 'Foul Play with Anthony Davis', premiered following the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night. It was executive produced by the Impractical Jokers with Sal Vulcano and Brian Quinn making regular appearances.

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Anthony Davis
Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) grabs his midsection with an apparent injury during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

At least some of the material was filmed before Davis from the Lakers to Dallas in a blockbuster trade centered around superstar Luka Doncic.

The first episode featured multiple professional athletes from LA franchises, including Nets (then Lakers) guard D'Angelo Russell, Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, Clippers guard Terance Mann, Sparks forward Cameron Brink, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, and MLB star Mookie Betts.

Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell
Nov 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and guard D'Angelo Russell (1) against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA Cup game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Davis pulled off pranks on Vanderbilt, Mann, and Roberts but had the tables turned on him for the final hoax. He watched in horror as Betts pranked him back, pretending to hurt his hand, which wouldn't have been ideal as the Dodgers were getting ready to win the World Series when the episode was originally filmed.

Though Maverick fans are still rightfully upset with the franchise for trading Doncic, this will give supporters an opportunity to get more of a feel for Davis as a person. They were already starting to enjoy his play between the lines before he suffered an injury in his debut. Prior to going down, he recorded 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks in 31 minutes of action.

Dallas is expected to be cautious with Davis's rehab over the next couple of weeks. The Mavericks could use some kind of luck with the majority of their frontcourt sidelined. Davis, Daniel Gafford, Derek Lively II, P.J. Washington, and Dwight Powell are all out.

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DUSTIN LEWIS

Lewis joined BucsGameday when it was founded in 2022. He's also the Editor-In-Chief of NoleGameday. A graduate of Florida State, Lewis has worked for NG since 2016.

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