"AD disrespect is insane" - NBA fans react to Evan Mobley being ranked over Anthony Davis and $150.3 million star guard

Ahead of the new season, Evan Mobley was ranked higher than Anthony Davis and $150.3 million star guard Donovan Mitchell. The ranking was made by ESPN as part of its top 100 series ahead of the new season.

Fans reacted to the report on social media. One fan on X called out the disrespect shown to the Mavericks star center, Davis.

“Ad disrespect is insane he clears.”

Brandon Cahill

@brandoncahill13

@LegionHoops Ad disrespect is insane he clears

Other fans shared the same sentiment.

Lowkey Idealist

@lowkey_idealist

@LegionHoops Listen, I love Evan Mobley, I really do, but Donovan Mitchell was arguably the best player in the NBA last playoffs. Literally averaged 40, 5, and 3 with 3 stocks per game lmao in the 2nd round.

VZ

@ventazones

@LegionHoops Mobley is alright, a much better defensive player than 2/3 and arguably AD himself but theres no way you can rank him over any of those players when you think about the offensive side of the ball.

RealisticRaptorsFan📠

@ExclusiveRaps

@LegionHoops This guy can barely create his own shot even after years of playing with All-Star guards taking up majority of the defensive attention. Yall need to stop with this shit this disrespectful to all 3 players mentioned

More fans shared the same thoughts.

J.J. Villarreal

@jayV1226

@LegionHoops Can we stop the glaze? I don’t even see what Mobley is better than AD at and he’s not even the third best player on the team, so ESPN don’t know what they talking about, they just see 2k ratings and base their rankings off of that

Grant

@SkolVikings1997

@LegionHoops Anthony Davis is the most disrespected superstar in the league

Anthony Davis was listed at number 14 by ESPN, one place below Evan Mobley. Mobley has reached a new level of success in his career, with last season being a pivotal one. He earned All-NBA honors and won the Defensive Player of the Year award over Davis.

The Cavaliers have invested in his development, and he is expected to take on a more significant role next season. Davis, on the other hand, had a good debut season with the Mavericks, bar the injury that sidelined him for six weeks. When healthy, he is expected to lead the Mavericks to a deep run in the Western Conference.

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What's next for Anthony Davis ahead of the new season?

Anthony Davis will have his first full season with the Mavericks after his blockbuster trade from the LA Lakers last season. During the offseason, he underwent surgery to repair a detached retina, and reports have suggested that he has “cleared a critical milestone” in his rehabilitation, and the Mavericks are optimistic about his return.

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) walks toward the bench during a time out during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Davis will likely be leaned on heavily, especially with Kyrie Irving still out injured. His combination with the number one pick Cooper Flagg early on will set the tone for the Mavericks as they aim to recover from their last season's slump.

The former Lakers star is on a hefty contract, making his future beyond the short term a topic of discussion. The Mavericks may struggle to extend or restructure without hampering flexibility, especially given salary-cap constraints, luxury tax issues and the need to invest in young talent.