In one of the most bizarre and unexpected sports crossovers in recent memory, NBA superstar Anthony Davis, currently anchoring the Dallas Mavericks frontcourt, has reportedly turned down a $6.5 million NIL offer from college football giants Georgia and Notre Dame—electing instead to stay focused on one thing: bringing a championship to Dallas.The offer, while clearly satirical in nature, came from brand representatives affiliated with the NCAA programs hoping to lure Davis into a massive endorsement campaign tied to college football initiatives. The only catch? He’d have to technically re-enroll and possibly take the field.
Davis, 32, didn’t hesitate.
“I have no plans beyond being a Dallas Mavericks champion,” he said during a post-practice interview, chuckling at the notion of swapping his Mavericks jersey for shoulder pads and a helmet. “No offense to college football, but I like my knees right where they are.”
A Shock Move, Even If Hypothetical
The idea of an established NBA All-Star being courted with NIL money—traditionally reserved for amateur athletes—has thrown both sports worlds into a spiral of memes, hot takes, and confusion.
Georgia fans photoshopped Davis into a Bulldogs uniform. Notre Dame faithful started hashtag campaigns. And Twitter/X? An absolute madhouse.
“Anthony Davis suiting up at tight end for Georgia might be the greatest fake story of the year.”
“Notre Dame just offered a 6’10” NBA vet to come catch passes? This NIL era is WILD.”
“AD said ‘nah I’m good’ and went back to working on pick-and-rolls with Luka.”
Mavericks Fans? Loving It.
For Mavericks Nation, this quirky story is just another sign that Anthony Davis is all-in. Since joining Dallas in the 2024 offseason, AD has been revitalized—averaging a double-double and forming a dangerous duo with Luka Dončić.
Head coach Jason Kidd weighed in on the headline:
“I told AD, if Georgia wants him, they can watch him in June when we’re in the Finals.”
The Mavericks are surging into the playoffs, and Davis’s commitment—joking or not—is energizing the fanbase. Even Luka got in on the fun.
“I told him I’d block for him if he really wanted to play football,” Dončić laughed. “But we need that jump shot more than he needs a touchdown.”
Final Word from the Man Himself
In case anyone thought he was actually considering a switch to Saturdays in Athens or South Bend, Davis left no room for doubt.
“I appreciate the offer. Really. But I’ve got my sights set on one ring—and it’s not from the SEC or the CFP.”
With the playoffs looming and the Mavericks peaking, one thing’s clear: Anthony Davis isn’t trading hardwood for hash marks anytime soon.