The Dallas Mavericks are working their way through training camp right now, preparing for what may be a very busy and productive season.
The other day, fans noticed that Anthony Davis looked a little larger than usual.
He admitted that he has gained a bit of weight, but said it’s nothing to be worried about and will be gone soon.
Still, Kendrick Perkins thinks this sends a bad message to the rest of the team, including incoming rookie Cooper Flagg.
“You have a rookie in Cooper Flagg, who is your number one pick that’s coming in, and what kind of example is that to show him? Two, you are in a tough western conference that’s loaded. Three, you was traded for an international superstar, and you are that guy on this team right now, you need to come into camp in shape,” Perkins said.
Kendrick Perkins calls out Anthony Davis for being out of shape
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Davis said that he is always a little overweight at this point in the process.
That’s part of the plan, and he works off the excessive pounds during training camp and the first few weeks of the season.
But Perkins isn’t accepting that, and he believes that Davis needs to be 100 percent in good shape and ready to go right now.
The Mavericks are going to have it tough in the new season.
They are without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving is out with his injury, and the Western Conference is stacked.
Plus, Flagg is trying to make an impression during his rookie season, and he needs a strong and healthy team around him.
It’ll be interesting to see what Perkins says in a few weeks if Davis really does shed the weight.
If he is still thicker than normal, Perkins might keep talking.
But if Davis is able to slim down, the complaint will likely disappear.
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