Luka Doncic has finally spoken after being sent to the Los Angeles Lakers in what is the biggest trade in NBA history. In a statement on all his social media, Doncic thanked Mavericks fans for their relentless passion and commitment to him, and for consistently showing him love. He also spoke about his time with the franchise, and what it meant to be part of the organization, before bidding them farewell.
“Seven years ago I came here as a teenager to pursue my dream of playing basketball at the highest level. I thought I’d spend my career here and I wanted so badly to bring you a championship. The love and support you all have given me is more than I could have ever dreamed of.”
“For a young kid from Slovenia coming to the U.S. for the first time, you made North Texas feel like home. In good times and bad, from injuries to the NBA Finals, your support never changed. Thank you not only for sharing my joy in our best moments, but also for lifting me up when I needed it most.”
“To all the organizations I’ve worked with throughout the Dallas community, thank you for letting me contribute to your important work and join you in bringing light to those who need it. As I start the next part of my basketball journey, I am leaving a city that will always feel like a home away from home. Dallas is a special place, and Mavs fans are special fans. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Luka Doncic was supposed to be the face of the Dallas Mavericks organization for years to come. The Mavericks did their best to land him in the 2018 NBA Draft, trading their fifth overall pick, which turned out to be Trae Young, to the Hawks to be able to land the young Slovenian.
There is still a lot of confusion about why Doncic was traded by the Mavericks. When speaking about the trade, Mavericks GM Nico Harrison seemed to take a shot at Doncic’s defensive abilities, claiming that defense wins championships.
It wasn’t just fans that were shocked by the blockbuster trade. Several players took to social media to react to the news, with players like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker being unable to hide their reaction as the news broke during their game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
It was reported that Doncic himself was quite taken aback by this move, as he did not have any idea or inclination that the Mavericks were considering this deal. What makes the deal even more polarizing is the fact that Doncic had shown no sign of discontentment with the Mavericks, not even demanding any trade from the franchise.
We tried to come up with some reasons for the Mavericks making this move, although it is not difficult to rationalize the decision made by Rob Pelinka. Now, Doncic will play alongside his idol, LeBron James, and represent the most famous franchise in the history of the NBA.
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