Luka traded to the Lakers

[arkuo]

Maybe? he's efffectively a 9 year pro, so he's not the normal one and done, easy 1st 2 seasons American athlere.
He needs to pace himself, playing in the pre Olympics was stupid, he did the right thing with the calf injury, he took his time to recover, now he needs to rest for 2 months, work on cadrio and get back less than 250 pounds.

ESPN said Luka missed 2 training camps - 2 years in a row to take the time to rest before the NBA season. That's why he came into the season out of shape. Don't know how true but missing 2 training camps is sloppy work.

You already forgot what kind of crazy year he's had last year? Most agreed he should have been the MVP? You also forgot the finals run? Obviously ESPN is full of ****, they always are. Listen to Perkins, blaming Doncic's defense for Lakers being eliminated, like that is the biggest reason why they failed lol. That's suppose to be a "pro" analyst.

That year when Mavs missed the playoffs, when Luka was on vacation, his personal trainer (Anze Macek) went with him and they were running almost every day. He worked out a ton and came into the season in best shape since bubble. He averaged basically 37/10/10 for 2 straight months when Kyrie was out and other starters. Mavs had huge injury problems already last season but he kept them around .500 mark and in playoff hunt. Then PJ/Gafford trade happened and the team got healthy again and finished the season as 2nd best team with 2nd best defense after the all star break.

Nico at the start of this season fired his personal trainer and his staff because he was already cooking something. Luka made a mistake for playing for our NT and didn't heal properly, so injuries carried into the season. Then the "famous" wrist injury when Mavs were spying on him working out instead of resting, so Nico and Dumont thought Luka is just taking vacations. Therefore Dumont's stupid comment in public to the media.

All in all, Luka is to blame for some shortcomings, sure agree with that, but still, Nico played Dumont like a fiddle and Dumont later on discovered the same but can't fire Nico because he would look even more stupid than he already did.

Yeah we all know about the finals run. I'm just saying ESPN has been pumping out news about him. Personally I think Luka needs to start resting in the summer instead of playing for Slovenia. People are saying he is what he is. So I don't think Pelinka can stop that.

Perkins, Stephen A, all these guys are supposed to say these things for clickbait. They do these on purpose for views and clicks. It's them making a living out of this. They get paid for this.

[Mavrelous]

ESPN don't watch games, except for the Hoop Collective guys who aren't the biggest Luka fans.
Wolves were the worst matchup for the Lakers, funnily enough, best matchup other than the Grizz was the Nuggets, I would've picked the Lakers against anyone except the Wolves, but whoever watched the Lakers and watched what the Wolves did to the Suns and Nuggets last year, should have known it wasn't going to be pretty.
Still, Luka underperformed, and he underperformed in a way I really don't remember except maybe the Warriors series.
He should retreat to Slovenia and do what he did in the 23 off season.

[arkuo]

ESPN don't watch games, except for the Hoop Collective guys who aren't the biggest Luka fans.
Wolves were the worst matchup for the Lakers, funnily enough, best matchup other than the Grizz was the Nuggets, I would've picked the Lakers against anyone except the Wolves, but whoever watched the Lakers and watched what the Wolves did to the Suns and Nuggets last year, should have known it wasn't going to be pretty.
Still, Luka underperformed, and he underperformed in a way I really don't remember except maybe the Warriors series.
He should retreat to Slovenia and do what he did in the 23 off season.

The thing with ESPN is they speak to the big market fans because of how many they are. So the coverage for teams like Lakers and Knicks are a lot. LA is actually a tough spot for any star because it comes with the pressure to win and win fast. They're not as patient as Dallas.

[arkuo]

There are reports of Luka saying he will play for Slovenia in the summer and Lakers fans are losing it on Twitter.

There goes a 3rd straight training camp where he needs to rest.

So I guess the meeting with Pelinka was to inform him about playing this summer.

[41Dirk41]

There are reports of Luka saying he will play for Slovenia in the summer and Lakers fans are losing it on Twitter.

There goes a 3rd straight training camp where he needs to rest.

So I guess the meeting with Pelinka was to inform him about playing this summer.

Not even LA can change Luka

Go Slovenia

[Mavrelous]

There are reports of Luka saying he will play for Slovenia in the summer and Lakers fans are losing it on Twitter.

There goes a 3rd straight training camp where he needs to rest.

So I guess the meeting with Pelinka was to inform him about playing this summer.

Eurobasket is 4 months from now, it's interesting how he'll look...
This will also mean that he won't sign until September, as he held off extention with the Mavs until after the Olympics in 21.

[Mr B]

There are reports of Luka saying he will play for Slovenia in the summer and Lakers fans are losing it on Twitter.

There goes a 3rd straight training camp where he needs to rest.

So I guess the meeting with Pelinka was to inform him about playing this summer.

You think they’re upset now. Wait until they see how good of shape he’s in when Slovenia plays. They will be excited when he shows up to Lakers Training camp in great shape and (as much as he’s loved in Dallas) we have all seen how he will gradually progress to being in less shape as the NBA season progresses. That’s when the Lakers fans will really lose their ****.

[fuller4379]

My only disappointment with trading Luka is that we got 50 cents on the dollar in return. I am not a fan of his constant whining, lack of effort on defense, and lack of dedication in the offseason.

[41Dirk41]

My only disappointment with trading Luka is that we got 50 cents on the dollar in return. I am not a fan of his constant whining, lack of effort on defense, and lack of dedication in the offseason.

It's a good point... I think the problem was not trade Luka Doncic (i still think it's wrong trade btw) but how they traded him and the pay back.

[HMFFL]

They need the perfect center and an Austin Reeves replacement. If Pelinka manages to find both in one summer then that's great.

The "perfect" center doesn't just grow on trees. Then you have a ticking bomb with Lebron nearing retirement. Common knowledge to say that Luka needs a 2nd and maybe 3rd star. You will eventually need another star when Lebron retires. Unless that's handed to Pelinka on a silver platter like Nico did, I don't see that happening all in one summer. For me, best case for Luka is to leave LA for a team that's already pre-built with him coming in at the right time. You waste a few years with Pelinka dabbing around looking for the right pieces, before you know it, 26 year old Luka is now a 30 year old Luka and that's all she wrote.

Brook Lopez, Al Horford, Bobby Portis

These three are available this off-season and the Lakers can benefit from them.

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I think the Lakers should try to trade for Bam Adebayo. Miami looks done.

Now would be the time for them to trade for Bam.
He makes around $33m and in two seasons he will make in the $50m range.

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[HMFFL]

Man. Nico sure wasted everyone's time. Lakers lost, Mavs lost. Could have just got a better return package for Luka and that would have been a nice story. Now we have 2 F'd up franchises.

Luka will be 27 years old next season and Lebron will be 41. They will need a 2nd star soon after Lebron finishes chasing whatever records he can chase.

Like I said, the real team building for LA starts after Lebron retires. I remember back in March when Laker fans were saying DFS was way better than Ron Artest. Fast forward to today, DFS is crucified for being a useless one dimensional player.

The Lakers are setup now.
Luka is suppoedly going to sign an extention. That's what we should be discussing right now.

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[Archx]

Lmao Grimes and others reaction to the trade.

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[fuller4379]

Just think how great this team would be now if we kept Brunson and traded Luka in 2022.

[41Dirk41]

Just think how great this team would be now if we kept Brunson and traded Luka in 2022.

Just think this team with Luka and without Brunson played the Finals last year

[Archx]

Just think how great this team would be now if we kept Brunson and traded Luka in 2022.

Just think this team with Luka and without Brunson played the Finals last year

And the sad part is, looking how these rounds are going, i'm now even more convinced Mavs would have a high chance going back to the finals. Only problem would be OKC. Can't believe that terrorist still has a job.

[Mr B]

Just think how great this team would be now if we kept Brunson and traded Luka in 2022.

Just think this team with Luka and without Brunson played the Finals last year

And the sad part is, looking how these rounds are going, i'm now even more convinced Mavs would have a high chance going back to the finals. Only problem would be OKC. Can't believe that terrorist still has a job.

If the Luka trade never happens then Kyrie probably doesn’t get hurt. They would have been mostly healthy at the end of the season and likely would have gone into the playoffs hot. And after the way the Mavs played OKC during the season the Mavs would likely be the favorites in the West right now.

Could have seen a Luka vs Brunson Finals.

[Archx]

Just think this team with Luka and without Brunson played the Finals last year

And the sad part is, looking how these rounds are going, i'm now even more convinced Mavs would have a high chance going back to the finals. Only problem would be OKC. Can't believe that terrorist still has a job.

If the Luka trade never happens then Kyrie probably doesn’t get hurt. They would have been mostly healthy at the end of the season and likely would have gone into the playoffs hot. And after the way the Mavs played OKC during the season the Mavs would likely be the favorites in the West right now.

Could have seen a Luka vs Brunson Finals.

Yep.. it's sad how sooooo many people have no clue how much Luka led offense opened up opportunities for other role players. DJJ and PJ feasted when given a chance. Mavs destroyed OKC and Wolves by playing through the wings and Gaff/Lively protected the paint.
AD had nice looking numbers vs MEM but that was an individual effort plus he got hurt (again). This defense narrative has gone so far out of control, way too many trolls picked it up, luckily real Mavs fans don't buy it.

Like you said, a healthy squad with both centers, deep bench with Grimes and up and coming B.Will... Damn man, that would have been scary good. It's even worse when you see that ALL teams that were in the playoffs last year, were in it again this year, except Mavs. They were replaced by Lakers

[fuller4379]

Doncic for Davis, Flagg, Christie, and the Lakers 2029 FRP seems like a fair trade to me.

[arkuo]

Doncic for Davis, Flagg, Christie, and the Lakers 2029 FRP seems like a fair trade to me.

Lebron would be 45 years old when that 2029 pick gets sent to Dallas. Hopefully Lakers still haven't figured it out.

[HMFFL]

Doncic for Davis, Flagg, Christie, and the Lakers 2029 FRP seems like a fair trade to me.

We need this Flagg kid to be more than Blake Griffin. Time will tell.

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