Luka AD trade thread Part II

[Long2_noD]

Talked to an old friend. Trading Luka was part of an under-the-table agreement that Miriam Adelson and the Dumonts made with Adam Silver (allegedly) in order to let them buy majority ownership of the team. It wasn't a matter of if Luka was going to LA, only a matter of when. Everything else is a distraction.

No way we might have the same friend, I was told the same thing but he also told me Hector is gonna be running three Honda Civics with Spoon engines.

On top of that, he just came into Harry’s and ordered three T66 turbos with NOS and a Motec system exhaust.

Let me ask you a question, Ted. Do you see anything wrong here?

[JM00n69]

Big detail about this trade is that LBJ and AD relationship must have been very bad behind the scenes. For him to OK sending out his Robin that he chose and made moves to make sure LA gets years ago. Doncic isn't exactly the perfect fit on this team. Plus he's injured. The 4/5 rotation for LA is really bad now. What's the plan against OKC/DEN/CLE come playoffs

[CobraCommander]

No matter what we think- the Mavs don’t think Luka is a leader - cause Luka is definitely a top 3 talent - but I guess the Mavs think Luka is on the downside of his career

But the Mavs pretty much must see SGA on a different level because he is a leader

[Kobe187]

If the Mavs really liked AD and wanted to move on from Luka they could’ve gotten much more in the deal. AD is a top 10 player when healthy and on top of his game, but Luka is 25 years old and a top 1-2 player when healthy and on top of his game. If the Mavs wanted to do this trade they easily could’ve gotten a few draft picks and other add ons, a 1 for 1 swap is baffling. This trade makes no sense especially considering they’re coming off a great playoffs while reaching the finals, adding Klay a lot of analysts were picking Dallas to win it this year before this trade. AD has some huge shoes to fill, pressure is on, apparently Dallas isn’t done and is still looking to add. Big shake up in Big D.

[Doranku]

Is Kyrie even going to play for this Mavs team anymore? lol I could honestly see him demanding a trade after how dirty they did his brother Luka.

[TeamTragic]

Big detail about this trade is that LBJ and AD relationship must have been very bad behind the scenes. For him to OK sending out his Robin that he chose and made moves to make sure LA gets years ago. Doncic isn't exactly the perfect fit on this team. Plus he's injured. The 4/5 rotation for LA is really bad now. What's the plan against OKC/DEN/CLE come playoffs

To be fair LeBron only has loyalty for LeBron. Maybe a little for Luka.

[Ballerhogger]

So when mavs miss the playoffs is Kidd fired ,?

[Tomhomes33]

Guys, its pretty simple and very obvious just think about it :

NEW OWNERS ORDERED THE TRADE to DIMINISH THE VALUE OF THE FRANCHISE in order to MOVE it TO VEGAS asap.
Thats exactly why there is no young talent or picks acquired for Luka, but injury prone AD who by the way is perfect guy to spin this many other ways
With six-seven FRP and few young talent back..Mavs could be really good for years to come..revenue high..arena sold out for years..and you cant move such a franchise.
BUT NOW, due to anger, games will not be sold out, jerseys not be sold, revenues will bottom rockets..and VOILA..perfect to move Mavs to VEGAS!

[brackdan70]

Also trading your superstar and a top 5 player on the league at age 25 is crazy…if the Mavs don’t go on an immediate win streak and fail to make a deep playoff run this year, then that Nico guy gets fired right? I hope we see a Mavs-Lakers playoff series.

[Kobe187]

Who’s going to score for Dallas when they get clamped up in the playoffs? Lol

[JM00n69]

Who’s going to score for Dallas when they get clamped up in the playoffs? Lol

Kidd's gonna have to lace them up

[TheWave]

The more I think about this I don’t hate Luka for AD for the Mavs. I think the team could be more balanced and better in some aspect at least for 2-3 years. Getting away from that supermax had to be part of logic. All that said the value was off. Mavs needed at least one, maybe 2 additional firsts imo.

Yeah, no. This needed 4 firsts to square up.

[Homer38]

So when mavs miss the playoffs is Kidd fired ,?

Kidd will be happy if he is fired at this point!

[CobraCommander]

https://youtu.be/_h7DeJFuT9g?si=pfUe2TT_ciLTcCA2

He just shouted out realgm lol

Either way this dude thinks Luka is top 3 and honestly the mavs dont think Luka is top 3 - the mavs think AD is better than Luka -

People need to reevaluate their opinions OR Luka got something like Deshaun Watson level insanity -

The guys capeing up for Luka all say the same thing - which I agree but this is weird

[picc]

If I'm a player, I would refuse to play for a Nico Harrison led team.

That man is a psychopath. Some things are about more than money. Some things are even about more than what you think makes sense basketball wise. You just don't do this.

**** that guy. I hope every Mav requests a trade and every fan stops going to the games. I've never seen anything like this in my decades of watching sports. **** that guy.

[Ballerhogger]

Wait. By "future" he means "3-4 years from now, not 10 years from now... They'll probably bury me and J by then."

What. In. The. Actual. ****?!

LAL just got their next 7 years or so set. You absolutely plan in 1 3 5 10 year phases anticipating league/cap/availability of other players/draft changes that affect building around your star.

Absolutely no sensical answer.

And wtf was that 'bury us' comment...

Red. ****. Flags.

This Nico team now not Kidds

Kidd looks like a **** hostage

As soon they miss first round he’s cooked

[CobraCommander]

Is Kyrie even going to play for this Mavs team anymore? lol I could honestly see him demanding a trade after how dirty they did his brother Luka.

Kyrie is gonna be a laker asap

[Doranku]

Also trading your superstar and a top 5 player on the league at age 25 is crazy…if the Mavs don’t go on an immediate win streak and fail to make a deep playoff run this year, then that Nico guy gets fired right? I hope we see a Mavs-Lakers playoff series.

I really want Memphis (or Denver) to fall off so we can get a 4/5 first round matchup between Mavs/Lakers.

[Jcool0]

Big detail about this trade is that LBJ and AD relationship must have been very bad behind the scenes. For him to OK sending out his Robin that he chose and made moves to make sure LA gets years ago. Doncic isn't exactly the perfect fit on this team. Plus he's injured. The 4/5 rotation for LA is really bad now. What's the plan against OKC/DEN/CLE come playoffs

LA doesn't care about LeBron anymore they have his replacement now.

[G R E Y]

How is Luka going to pass physicals?