Online memes erupt as Anthony Davis' trade reaction goes viral

Wake up y'all, a new meme has dropped. If you're confused about seeing Anthony Davis' Trade Reaction memes, the one where it says "check your phone" over it, then you've come to the right place.

For starters, the meme is being used to represent the exact moment Lakers' Anthony Davis (AD) found out he was being traded for Luka Doncic for the February 2025 NBA playoffs. However, it really just comes from an October 2024 interview with Spectrum Sportsnet, Know Your Meme has reported.

During that segment, the reporter jokingly implied that Davis would not be playing for the Lakers for much longer when he asked:

"Does it make you think about […] what you could accomplish with what's left of your Lakers tenure."

A puzzled Davis smiled back at him and said, "You say that like I'm about to …" That's when the second reporter jokingly advised him to "Check his phone."

Now, the meme has been going viral online, seeing as the news that he would be traded for Luka Doncic broke out on February 2, 2025. ESPN reported that the whole deal was kept under wraps, with neither Lebron James nor Davis or Doncic knowing about it.

Whatever the case may be, we've rounded up some of the funniest ways the meme has been used.

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the writer's opinion; the reader's discretion is advised. Do let us know in the comments what you think should have made the cut.

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Anthony Davis' "check your phone" reaction meme takes X by storm; here are all of the funniest ones

1) When your girl and her best friend arguing, and she says, "stfu before I tell him" (via X / @NickWK)

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2) “I’m going WHERE?!?” (via X / @DrAstrophysic)

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3) One person jokingly pointed out that he looks like a sad kid whose parents just told him they’re getting a divorce (via X / @kemindolo)

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4) “Hold up…what??” type of reaction (via X / @Im_just_Drayson)

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5) One user on social media hilariously pointed out that "This face said it all" (via X / @Robb_Mosquera)

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6) Anthony Davis’ reaction after waking up and seeing he got traded (via X / @wamnfl)

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All of the memes above are hilarious, and if they haven't already left you in splits, then head onto social media and look for these memes yourself. You're sure to come across a reaction or two that's sure to leave you chuckling.