Mavericks’ Tribute Video to Luka Doncic Leaves Fans Emotional
On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading their star player Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers, in exchange for Anthony Davis. This unexpected move came after Luka led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals just last season. The trade was part of GM Nico Harrison’s plan to build a more defensively focused team with Davis’ all-around impact.
To honor Luka, the Mavericks released a moving tribute video on Monday, which left fans expressing their emotions on social media. One fan, ScummN , wrote:
“This trade still doesn’t feel real.”
Despite some injury setbacks this season, Luka’s legacy with the team is undeniable. Drafted in 2018, he quickly made his mark by breaking franchise records for triple-doubles and single-season points, surpassing even Dirk Nowitzki. Though his defense was sometimes questioned, Luka’s offensive prowess was unmatched.
Last season, the Mavericks were not expected to make a deep playoff run, yet Luka propelled them to the Finals’ brink. In a heartfelt social media post, Luka reflected on his time in Dallas:
“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.”
While Mavericks fans are understandably upset by the trade, they’re hoping that Anthony Davis can provide them with new reasons to cheer.
