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The tremors are still reverberating following the revelation that the Dallas Mavericks have sent their 25-year-old franchise star, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers.
In return, they received Anthony Davis, and Mavericks GM Nico Harrison shared his rationale for the trade with ESPN.
“I firmly believe that championships are won through defense. Securing an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player known for his defensive prowess enhances our chances significantly. We are poised to compete both now and in the future,” Harrison commented to Tim MacMahon.
MacMahon further elaborated on Dallas’ motive behind this monumental NBA trade.
“Luka has always exhibited fierce competitiveness during games. However, the Mavericks grew increasingly frustrated. They felt that their investment in him might yield diminishing returns due to his lack of competitiveness off the court—specifically, his reluctance to commit fully, year-round, to being the face of an NBA team. While he possesses an extraordinary talent for accumulating impressive stats while getting into shape, the Mavericks ultimately doubted that Luka Dončić could be the catalyst for a championship run. This doubt prompted the surprising trade,” MacMahon explained.
