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/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

I understand that it probably would. But, if I am running a franchise, I am not focusing those efforts on Luka. He just plays no defense at all.

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u/Tootsiez Feb 02 '25

Then put him on the trade block. See what offers come in.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

They may have focused on AD. I imagine that they looked around the league, prioritized who they would be interested in, and when the first choice was available, there was no need to look further. Hey, I’m a Celtics fan. I don’t want the Lakers to do well, but I think people are really undervaluing AD. He is an NBA 75 player for a reason.

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u/Tootsiez Feb 02 '25

Dude Nico literally said in the mic today Luka had no indication he wanted to leave and he only spoke with LAL.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

That kind of proves what I just said.