I feel sorry for those Mavs fans who slept early tonight ’cause when they wake up they won’t find Luka Doncic on the roster. It’s undoubtedly one of the wackiest things to happen in recent times. But why did this happen, though? The Slovenian star literally carried the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals alongside Kyrie Irving & Co. Moreover, it’s been a month since the fans saw him on the court, dealing with a calf strain.
Despite the injury, the superstar guard made it to the Mavs’ games, cheering from the sidelines. Notably, on one occasion, LukaMagic reached his spot with the help of a knee scooter. It was indeed a reflection of his loyalty and commitment toward the team and mates. Above all, it made one thing very clear Luka didn’t influence the latest shocker.
So, it’s the management that closed out the deal. Here are the reasons behind the trade.
“I believe that defense wins championships,” Mavs GM Nico Harrison told ESPN regarding his motivation to trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. “I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We’re built to… https://t.co/iPfQvA4str
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) February 2, 2025
The Mavs had major concerns about moving forward with Luka Doncic due to his constant conditioning issues and the looming commitment of another supermax contract extension this summer, sources told ESPN.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) February 2, 2025
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