In the aftermath of the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, the entire NBA world is buzzing with excitement about what it means for the future of the league. Whatever happens, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards says he wants tickets to watch the event unfold — that is if he doesn’t already have a game on the schedule.
“I’m excited to see the first time that the Lakers play Dallas in Dallas,” said Edwards. “If we’re not playing, I’m buying front-row tickets to that sh*t for real!”
Anthony Edwards has seen the effects of the NBA trade deadline first-hand. This season, he had to play on after finding out the Timberwolves traded his longtime co-star Karl-Anthony Towns in a deal for Julius Randle. Of course, that trade pales in comparison to the recent Luka Doncic deal, which saw the Slovenian join the Lakers out of nowhere.
The worst part is that the Mavericks seemingly blamed the breakup on Luka, citing complaints of fitness and conditioning that go back years. In the end, the Mavericks gave up on Luka not because of his game, but because of his lack of leadership, accountability, and commitment to the team.
To top it all off, Doncic was completely oblivious to the team’s lingering doubt. He was building his future in the city and fully expected to sign a lucrative supermax contract. And yet, the Mavericks gave it all up to throw their cards in with Anthony Davis instead.
The whole ordeal is perfect revenge fuel for Luka, and he’s already hinted at enacting severe vengeance on the franchise. While he’s still working his way back from injury, Doncic is due to return before the All-Star break and is expected to make his Lakers debut this month.
The Lakers don’t play the Mavericks again until February 25 but it’s at the Crypto.com arena. If healthy, Doncic will return to play the Mavericks at American Airlines Center on April 9 and it’s sure to be an intense atmosphere.
Not only does Luka have an axe to grind, but many Mavericks fans are still looking for any opportunity to express their grief. In the aftermath of the trade, many have grown angry at the franchise and may show their support for Luka during his first return as a Laker.
To say the Lakers-Mavericks game on April 9 will be intense might be an understatement but it will surely make for a great viewing experience. Whether it’s the fans or stars like Anthony Edwards, countless people will be tuned in.
For now, Doncic is focused on integrating his skills into the Lakers’ offense and there is still a long way to go. But once he gets healthy and makes his debut, it won’t be long before Luka starts to take the reigns as their leading star both on and off the court. With enough time, he’ll be playing some of his best basketball with a mission to make the Mavericks regret ever trading him.
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