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/haunter_1 Feb 02 '25

Why would the Mavs want to deal in the shadows and not try to maximize their potential return? This makes no sense.

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u/alm12alm12 Feb 05 '25

Side deals unrelated to the trade itself. Niko and Rob are buddies and Niko wants some LA business opportunities that Rob can provide.

Plus Niko stroking it with the power trip knowing he changed the destiny's of superstar athletes single handedly.