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Luka Dončić filled the pages of the basketball media after the shocking trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks. The Slovenian ace goes to LA, and Dallas gets Anthony Davis. Few could have predicted this development of the situation, but the NBA has already accustomed us to surprises.
Dallas general manager Nico Harrison has said that defense is the key to winning titles, which has created tension between him and Dončić. Luka did not respond to calls from club officials, including coach Jason Kidd.
Kidd, who won a championship ring with Dallas as a player in 2011, tried to talk to Luke but didn't get a response, which clearly indicates his attitude toward the trade. "I respect the decision, but I fully support what Nico wants for the team," Kidd said.
Nico Harrison, on the other hand, explained that this move is necessary in order for Dallas to have a chance for future success, stressing that some decisions, although difficult, are necessary.
Nico Harrison: With this trade, we avoided the possibility of Luka becoming a free agent next year
Before this trade took place, Doncic was in a position to sign a supermax contract worth $345 million, but Dallas was apparently not ready to offer such a contract. "With this trade, we avoided the possibility of Luka becoming a free agent next year," said Nico Harrison.
Dallas is trying to part ways with Dončić with dignity, but each new statement sounds more and more problematic. In the coming days, we could find out more details about this case.
Luka thanked the club for everything they have him, hoping that he can write history in the Lakers and be equally successful. The Slovenian has huge expectations from the new chapter in his career.
Few expected that we would witness such things, but it is clear that in the world of sports, nothing should surprise us anymore. Can the Slovenian be just as great in the Lakers?
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