The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed back Anthony Davis with a touching video tribute when the Dallas Mavericks came to town.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers gave Anthony Davis a warm welcome at his old stomping grounds Tuesday night. Davis, now with the Dallas Mavericks, was back at Crypto.com Arena for the first time since getting traded to the Mavs in early February.

The Los Angeles Lakers may be celebrating what a big get Luka Doncic is via trade, but make no mistake about it, they did give up plenty of value to bring in the 25-year-old Slovenian star. They had to relinquish Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks,

Davis did not play on Tuesday night as he recovers from an adductor strain, but that didn't keep the Lakers from honoring him with a tribute.

All eyes are on Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night as Luka Doncic faces his old team, the Dallas Mavericks, for the first time since he was unceremoniously traded to the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of this year's deadline.

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks will face off on Tuesday night in one of the most highly-anticipated games of the NBA season. Of course, this will be the first game between the two teams since the blockbuster Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic trade before the deadline.

Discover the heartfelt reaction of Anthony Davis to a tribute video celebrating his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Experience the joy, nostalgia, and connection that define his career.

Anthony Davis will remain sidelined, dealing with a left adductor strain in the Mavs game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.