[TXSTYLE]

THIS is the most seismic trade in NBA HISTORY!!!!!

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/why-did-...060001678.html

I'm still processing. Will comment more later....

[JMcLellan]

What?? I wonder what went into the thought process for the Mavs on this.

[lakefront]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

What?? I wonder what went into the thought process for the Mavs on this.

Only saw the ESPN version of this but sounds like the Mavs were done trying to get Luka to stay in shape and were not going to give him a monster contract next year. Conditioning concerns and the injuries that go with them.

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by lakefront

Only saw the ESPN version of this but sounds like the Mavs were done trying to get Luka to stay in shape and were not going to give him a monster contract next year. Conditioning concerns and the injuries that go with them.

Yeah but he is so fricken good. I'm usually not a fan of teams letting their best players leave but maybe time will show us all the Mavs made the right move. I didn't think about his injury history. He always seems to have a bad knee or something.

[lakefront]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

Yeah but he is so fricken good. I'm usually not a fan of teams letting their best players leave but maybe time will show us all the Mavs made the right move. I didn't think about his injury history. He always seems to have a bad knee or something.

Yeah, but he's only 25.....is this something that's gonna get better or worse? Quite a decision by the Mavs.

[GERMAN M3]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

THIS is the most seismic trade in NBA HISTORY!!!!!

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/why-did-...060001678.html

I'm still processing. Will comment more later....

I’m still in disbelief Marcus! What is going on??

[GERMAN M3]

Originally Posted by lakefront

Yeah, but he's only 25.....is this something that's gonna get better or worse? Quite a decision by the Mavs.

A huge decision lakefront ! I’m not sure this was the right move for the Mavs, especially considering how injury prone AD is. Granted, he brings more of a defensive presence to Dallas, but I’m not quite sure he is the answer. Also, his allegiance has always been to LeBron. Who’s to say he even wants to be in Dallas. I’m still shocked by all of this!

[GERMAN M3]

Also, not quite sure why The Mavs didn’t ask for more in this trade?? Max Chritie, and a 29 first round pick?? I think they could have gotten more in this trade. Possibly another first round pick, Dalton Knecht or Austin Reeves. Just my $.02!!

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

Yeah but he is so fricken good. I'm usually not a fan of teams letting their best players leave but maybe time will show us all the Mavs made the right move. I didn't think about his injury history. He always seems to have a bad knee or something.

AD is just as injury prone, if not more. Other teams weren't offering more for Luka...it is strange.

This is a great move for Lakers for the future, a young player to build around. This does nothing for them this season. Lebron and his son need to leave LA, that experiment is embarrassing. Apparently he had no idea about Luka trade. Hopefully this is a sign Lakers are in planning stages of Lebron exit or retirement. LA will forever be Kobe's city. Trade Lebron while his old ass still has some value.

[Mosaud1998]

I woke up and couldn't believe this. Mavs went from possibly returning to the finals this year to maybe not leaving the West now. Who knows what version of AD the mavs will see this year.

[mjj]

I didnt know people still watched the NBA.

[M3WC]

This trade seems way more one sided than the 2011 CP3 trade that was cancelled by Stern.

NBA is a failing league. They are currently not in a position to veto trades. This is the most attention the league has gotten in years.

[pikkagtr]

Originally Posted by mjj

I didnt know people still watched the NBA.

He's going to get exposed for his zero defense
Celtics exposed it last year, but the Mavs were a MUCH better defensive team than the Lakers are now without AD

[TXSTYLE]

Well... I've had some time to process, evaluate and listen to Mavs organization, media, etc.
Here's my take:

Initialy I was like, WITAF??? 😳🤯🤬
But then I began to realize that Nico Harrison (GM and head of Operations) has been a mastermind for this Team and he also was a former Executive with NIKE for years. He is very well connected and respected throughout the NBA and especially by players.
After reflecting on the last 7 years that Luka Doncic was here, nobody knows him better, strengths and weaknesses, then Nico who made the trade to bring Luka to Dallas. That being said, they obviously have seen enough to make this incredible decision! Luka is a Offensive Juggernaut and will be for at least another decade if he can stay healthy. He has ALWAYS had issues with and struggles to be in shape. He has suffered a plethora of soft tissue injuries which are directly related to his poor physical conditioning. And his DEFENSE is non existent! This has shown time and again when it matters most.
He is/was eligible for a "Super Max" Contract that would pay him $365 Million this Off Season. That is a shit ton of money to pay ANYONE who you've known and know what to expect from. Clearly this was a business decision for the now and future.
Now let's discuss Anthony Davis and what he brings and why Dallas Mavericks did not even entertain any other offers:
AD is not only a epic All NBA Defensive player, but his offense and scoring ability is way up there too. He is an elite player and instantly improves our Defense which is a must to Win a Championship.

There is a instant connection between AD, Coach Kidd, who coached AD when he won a Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. He will plug & Play in Dallas who is trying to Win Now.

Also, Nico is not done bringing in more pieces. The MAVS will be in the MIX and TIP 3 Teams in the West for the foreseeable future.

The Lakers now have their heir apparent once LeBron retires.

FYI... There has Never been a trade of this magnitude for 2 All NBA Players.

Also... The NBA ratings have struggled big time this season. The Commissioner is open to ANY and All suggestions to improve viewership. Keep that 8n mind too.

[Josh-PA]

This trade makes the other GM in your city look like a genius for hiring shotenheimer as a coach. Let's keep the flat earther and trade away the fatty who carried your cream to the finals last year. I'm a Luka fan.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Josh-PA

This trade makes the other GM in your city look like a genius for hiring shotenheimer as a coach. Let's keep the flat earther and trade away the fatty who carried your cream to the finals last year. I'm a Luka fan.

I'm also a fan and regularly attend home games for the last 20yrs.

I am not a fanboy though. I understand the strengths and weaknesses of this team.
All of the Offense on Earth won't win Championships... Period.