Mavericks ( Patrick Dumont) owner craps on Lukas work ethic

[Frank Dux]

Cuban really screwed over the fans selling to these bozos. These owners should be vetted more carefully because at this point it’s harming the league.

I’m sorry to all the Mavs fans. This whole situation sucks for you guys.

[dirkdiggler4177]

Wow, has any star ever got so much undeserved distespect from his (former) team?

Fans: Omg, why did they trade him?

Mavs: He did not have a work ethic, did not play defense, was overweight and was always injured

Fans: Omg, why are you so disrespectful?

I get it, you are Mavs fan. But how can you defend Mavs FO after what they did?
Luka has no work ethic? And somehow he lead his team to the finals while puting video game like numbers? So what would happen if he started working hard? Would he average 100 points a game? [/quote]

Obviously, he has a work ethic, but not enough to be a champion. If he took it more seriously he would not be overweight, he would have fewer injuries, and he would be more mobile and able to play defense.

Like this is Luka before a game, you don't see Kobe, Curry, Dirk, or other superstars do that (maybe Shaq:lol:)




I don't agree with the trade, but the GM got better inside information on how Luka is. If he is this overweight, slow, and injured now, will it suddenly become better? If he does not work hard enough, what happens if he gets injured again and again? The Mavs could end up in a Kawhi situation like the Clippers.

[trickshot]

Nico said that when he first brought up the idea of training Luka, I believe in early January, ownership laughed at it.

Id want the owner to confirm if that’s true, and if so what changed from that moment to now where they’re now convinced Luka never had and never will have the mindset or approach to lead them.

Seems too sudden. I’m convinced it’s about their projected payroll with Luka and owners preferring to minimizing risk to ensure profit, with title chances as a secondary less important variable.

Could be on to something. A month ago Gafford to the Lakers was a trending topic we all dismissed as made up headlines. Nico then confirms both teams had indeed been speaking for a while. That trade definitely had several iterations that may have not even included Luka. I do believe everything was sparked by the owner authorizing Nico to go out and cut some costs.

[Tomhomes33]

Shaq?

Shocked he didnt mention Allan Iverson as an example..haha..Practice?..Practice??..Practice???

[Archx]

Obviously, he has a work ethic, but not enough to be a champion. If he took it more seriously he would not be overweight, he would have fewer injuries, and he would be more mobile and able to play defense.

Like this is Luka before a game, you don't see Kobe, Curry, Dirk, or other superstars do that (maybe Shaq:lol:)




I don't agree with the trade, but the GM got better inside information on how Luka is. If he is this overweight, slow, and injured now, will it suddenly become better? If he does not work hard enough, what happens if he gets injured again and again? The Mavs could end up in a Kawhi situation like the Clippers.

You'll never stop spreading lies, will you? Are you Dumont's burner? This pic wasn't taken BEFORE game but on a day off lol. And btw, if you think Luka has a drinking problem, then Jokic is the biggest alcoholic in all sports. Dude loves to party in the off season.

Why is Mavs DRTG 4.1pts better when Luka plays if he's so bad on defense? Do you have answer for that?

[Hoop Hunter]

Dallas was one of the teams I root for, other than my main team. Not that anyone gives a ****, I will forever be rooting against them now. The hate continues to grow the more they talk nonsense.

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[Wargreymon]

Something in the water in Dallas? Crazy take thinking Shaq and Larry worked hard on their diets…

[TeamTragic]

Did Luka kicks Patrick's dog?

[Doranku]

This narrative is just so weird to me. Did we not just watch Luka put up 34/9/10 last regular season and then lead his team to the finals with a banged up knee? The rare type of talent that can and will go out & win you multiple playoff games a year by himself. Luka certainly isn't the first all-time great to struggle in the finals when his team was heavily overmatched in talent.

[dirkdiggler4177]

Obviously, he has a work ethic, but not enough to be a champion. If he took it more seriously he would not be overweight, he would have fewer injuries, and he would be more mobile and able to play defense.

Like this is Luka before a game, you don't see Kobe, Curry, Dirk, or other superstars do that (maybe Shaq:lol:)




I don't agree with the trade, but the GM got better inside information on how Luka is. If he is this overweight, slow, and injured now, will it suddenly become better? If he does not work hard enough, what happens if he gets injured again and again? The Mavs could end up in a Kawhi situation like the Clippers.

You'll never stop spreading lies, will you? Are you Dumont's burner? This pic wasn't taken BEFORE game but on a day off lol. And btw, if you think Luka has a drinking problem, then Jokic is the biggest alcoholic in all sports. Dude loves to party in the off season.

Why is Mavs DRTG 4.1pts better when Luka plays if he's so bad on defense? Do you have answer for that?

Sorry, it was an off day, the title of the article said game day. Still though.

I never understand stats, like for they rarely tell the whole picture. Like when you replace Lively with Gafford in the starting lineup it goes from like 23 net rating to minus 8 in net rating, like Luka, Kai, Thompson, PJ, and Gafford is minus 8.

So I guess by the numbers Luka is a great defender.

But when you watch him play it does not look like that, I don't get it. Anyway, I'm the biggest Luka defender when it comes to defense. I don't expect him to play defense when he carries so much on offense. I felt the same with Harden. The dude was dropping 36 and 12 apg and people complained that he left people open. Like he is not god. The problem with Harden though is that he also never won a championship.

Again, I'm not for this trade, but I trust that Harrison knows a bit more about Luka than anyone on this board.

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[TeamTragic]

This narrative is just so weird to me. Did we not just watch Luka put up 34/9/10 last regular season and then lead his team to the finals with a banged up knee? The rare type of talent that can and will go out & win you multiple playoff games a year by himself. Luka certainly isn't the first all-time great to struggle in the finals when his team was heavily overmatched in talent.

Meanwhile Kyrie was a net negative. Why didn't they trade him?

[QPR]

As Ishbia has demonstrated, corporate people with egos generally know better than everyone else so I'm listening

[Bloodbather]

Can't wait for Luka to continually take a dump on their team the rest of his career. Should be fun to watch. (Sorry Mavs fans)

[iBall101]

Mavs are fake champs. The most recent trophy they got had conspiracies to it with reffing. They stole one from Miami. Now, they're trying to justify the most lopsided trade in modern history... get outta town. That team ain't winning no chip anytime soon.

[Tomhomes33]

Wow, has any star ever got so much undeserved distespect from his (former) team?

Fans: Omg, why did they trade him?

Mavs: He did not have a work ethic, did not play defense, was overweight and was always injured

Fans: Omg, why are you so disrespectful?

I get it, you are Mavs fan. But how can you defend Mavs FO after what they did?
Luka has no work ethic? And somehow he lead his team to the finals while puting video game like numbers? So what would happen if he started working hard? Would he average 100 points a game?

Obviously, he has a work ethic, but not enough to be a champion. If he took it more seriously he would not be overweight, he would have fewer injuries, and he would be more mobile and able to play defense.

Like this is Luka before a game, you don't see Kobe, Curry, Dirk, or other superstars do that (maybe Shaq:lol:)




I don't agree with the trade, but the GM got better inside information on how Luka is. If he is this overweight, slow, and injured now, will it suddenly become better? If he does not work hard enough, what happens if he gets injured again and again? The Mavs could end up in a Kawhi situation like the Clippers.[/quote]

Become better??..do you read what you type..lol

[NyKnicks1714]

Do these guys realize that just STFO is an option?
Why are they bashing Luka every chance they get?
Meanwhile he hasn’t said a word…
Even IF you thought the trade was defensible, which is a huge stretch, there’s no defending this constant bashing of Luka after he’s left.
Just Bush League and doesn’t help your franchise at all. Nothing they’re saying is going to change any minds, it just makes them look like petty aholes.
Someone take their shovel away please, for Mavs fans sake.

The fat Mavs owner, also said this (in the article):

“I’m a big Luka fan. My family are big Luka fans. I have a really deep appreciation for what he brought to this team, what he brought to Dallas, and the excitement he brings. He’s an electrifying player.

“I want you to know I really sympathize with all of our fans who feel hurt. Look, as far as I’m concerned, Luka is a Mav for life and I really wish him nothing but happiness and success in his career as he continues in LA.”

And yes, no one reads anything these days. Many things can be true at the same time... but do check the topic title and how it's biased towards making the idiot owner look even worse than it needs to be while failing to at least try to share the other things this man said (not like fans know him, been here a minute).

That's the kind of thing you expect to hear from ownership/management after trading a star player though. He could have easily said this and omitted the almost passive-aggressive attack on Luka's work ethic. It's awful PR.

[Tomhomes33]

Can't wait for Luka to continually take a dump on their team the rest of his career. Should be fun to watch. (Sorry Mavs fans)

Staying in west conference Luka might be the single and only reason Mavs never win the ring while he plays..

[Laimbeer]

As someone said, I don't care if he smokes at halftime. Whatever the hell his work ethic is, he still goes out there and is one of the best players in the world.

[HotRocks34]

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