To vent their annoyance at the Dallas Mavs’ trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the team’s supporters traveled to the American Airlines Center.
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Luka Don i shared a letter to Mavs fans on Sunday after being traded to the LA Lakers.
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Don i thanked the fans and the community.
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Reports say Don i was surprised by the deal.
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Luka Don i shared a letter to Mavs fans on Sunday after being traded to the LA Lakers.
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Don i thanked the fans and the community.
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Reports say Don i was surprised by the deal.
DallasFollowing the announcement that he would be moved to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, Luka Don I sent a letter to Mavericks supporters on Sunday.
According to reports, Luka was as shocked by the news as the rest of us.
In his message, the Slovenian player thanked the Mavericks supporters.
Luka’s letter to Mavs fans
(Image via Getty Images by Chris Schwegler/NBAE))
I came here as a teenager seven years ago to play basketball at the top level, which was my ambition. I sincerely wanted to win you a championship since I believed I would spend my entire career here. I could never have imagined the amount of love and support I have received from all of you. You helped North Texas feel like home to a little Slovenian child who was visiting the United States for the first time.
From injuries to the NBA Finals, your support remained constant through good times and bad. I appreciate you supporting me when I needed it most and sharing my happiness during our best times together.
I want to express my gratitude to all of the Dallas-area groups I’ve collaborated with for allowing me to support your vital work and stand with you in bringing attention to those in need. I’m beginning the next phase of my basketball career. One city that will always seem like home is the one I’m leaving.
Mavs supporters are unique, and Dallas is a unique place.
With all of my heart, thank you.
-Luka
Luka Don i on playing for the Lakers
Additionally, Luka replied to a Lakers tweet announcing his upcoming visit to Los Angeles.
What they’re saying:
“Thankful for this wonderful chance. Lukaw posted on social media, “Basketball is everything to me, and I will play the game wherever I go with the same excitement, passion, and objective—to win championships.
Luka Don i Trade
When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, it took the sports world by surprise. It was announced on Saturday evening. Jeff Kolb of FOX 4 expressed his response.
We know:
The complete exchange is as follows:
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Dallas Mavericks receive:
Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 LA Lakers first-round pick
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Los Angeles Lakers receive:
Luka Don i , Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris
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Utah Jazz receive:
Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 LA Clippers second-round pick, 2025 Dallas Mavericks second-round pick
What is unknown to us:
The Mavericks state that they are currently unsure of when Davis and Christie will play for the team for the first time.
A date for when the former Mavericks will don the purple and gold has also not been disclosed by the Lakers.
Luka Doncic trade: Dallas Mavericks fan gather at AAC to show frustration
Fans gathered at the American Airlines Center to voice their displeasure with the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to move Luka Don I despite the team’s Sunday game in Cleveland.
I have been sidelined since Christmas due to a calf ailment.
Luka’s Time in Dallas
The backstory
In the 2018 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks made a trade up to acquire Luka Don I from Slovenia.
Playing on the same squad as Dirk Nowitzki, the youthful point guard immediately made an impression and won Rookie of the Year.
Having been selected to the first team All-NBA for each of the previous five seasons, Don I is now one of the NBA’s top stars.
With a trip to the NBA Finals the previous season and the Western Conference Finals in 2022, he also guided the Mavericks to postseason triumph.
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Luka Doncic trade: Mavs GM Nico Harrison explains rationale behind deal
Following the announcement that Luka Don would be moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, head coach Jason Kidd and general manager Nico Harrison of the Dallas Mavericks had their first press conference. What they said is as follows.
Don I averaged 28.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game during his time with Dallas.
Doncic’s average of 28.6 points ranks third in NBA history among players with at least 400 games, behind only Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan, both of whom had averages of 30.1.
The Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic are the sources of the information in this article.
