
A ‘funeral’ for NBA star Luka Doncic is held by Dallas Mavericks supporters following a surprise trade….
Mavericks fans host a ‘funeral’ for NBA star Luka Doncic after shocking tradeDallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers fans were shocked this past weekend when it was reported that NBA stars Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis would be exchanging teams in a three-team trade.
Neither of the players requested the trade. Instead, it was orchestrated by Mavs general manager Nico Harris and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, according to reporting from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.
Mavs fans were distraught, expressing their disbelief that the team could trade a generational player like Doncic without warning. Last year, Doncic and the Mavs played the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA finals, losing the series 4-1.
Here is what Mavericks fans had to say about the trade.
Maverick fans, NBA players react to Luka Doncic being traded
On Sunday, Mavs fans hosted a “funeral” outside the American Airlines Center in Dallas to pay homage to Doncic’s seven years with the team. Hoop fans and NBA players were blindsided by the trade, including Dallas’ basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki.