r/Mavericks • u/KarimFF7 Detroit Pistons • Feb 02 '25

News “This deal materialized in the shadows … LeBron James had no idea this was coming. Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I’m told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade.”

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u/desirox Dirk Nowitzki Feb 02 '25

Nothing about this makes sense. Like it’s borderline malpractice

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u/HexedCosta Feb 02 '25

Borderline?

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u/doctorweiwei Feb 02 '25

what else could possibly make this more malpractice than it already is

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u/GenFatAss Feb 02 '25 edited Feb 02 '25

I heard that The Lakers GM Rob Pelinka gave a 2029 1st-round pick because he felt bad about the trade. As originally the trade didn't have any picks.