What did you think when you heard that Luca Doncic was traded to the LA Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks? I was totally shocked when I heard that. For me, he was a Dallas Mavericks player through and through.
Was money an issue for Mavericks in Luka Doncic trade? Doncic was eligible for a five-year, $345 million super max contract extension this summer with the Mavericks, and there is belief around the league that Dallas did not want to commit that kind of money to the All-NBA guard.
The Lakers traded Anthony Davis and Max Christie in a three-team deal to acquire Dončić, who won his first scoring title last season before leading the Mavs to the NBA Finals.
“I believe that defense wins championships,” Mavs GM Nico Harrison told ESPN regarding his motivation to trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. “I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We’re built to win now and in the future.”
Dallas did not want to move forward with Luca Doncic…my believe..this was a bad move for the Dallas Mavericks!