With the trade deadline coming up, all eyes were on Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. However, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks had other plans. In a complete shocker, they sealed the trade of Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. And while most of the fans and athletes are taking this with a grain of salt, Giannis Antetokounmpo has a different perspective. He is infact happy that the deal has gone through.
Speaking about his outlook on the matter, the Greek Freak stated that part of his dream has come true. Antetokounmpo stated that Doncic being the face of the Los Angeles Lakers is exciting news for European athletes in the NBA.
“Okay, let’s say something funny because I took it and spoke very very serious. Now that a European will be, I believe, the face of the Lakers, this is something new for Europe. It’s never happened before… You know what I want…I want Jokic to the Knicks. I want all the Europeans to go to all the big markets to see something incredible. This is what I want. This is my dream,” said Antetokounmpo.
Giannis says he wants to see all European players in the NBA play for big market teams 🤩
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) February 4, 2025
“Now that a European will be, I believe, the face of the Lakers, this is something new for Europe. It's never happened before…Now I just love it, you know what I want? I want Luka to the… pic.twitter.com/xoWvKyrC9x
Surely, this was one of the most unique takes on the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. However, not all the updates emerging from the trade are upbeat. Luka Doncic’s father recently lashed out at the Dallas Mavericks.
Luka Doncic’s Father Blasts Dallas Mavericks
After the trade with the Lakers went through, details emerged that the Mavericks had asked at least one more team for the trade. And such a move from the Mavericks’ authorities has angered Doncic’s father Sasa Doncic. He immediately lashed out at the team claiming that his son did not deserve such a treatment after what he had done for the team.
“I say from some individuals, maybe even hypocrisy, this hurts me personally. Because I think that Luka absolutely doesn’t deserve this. I feel like this is very unfair from some individuals because I know that Luka respected Dallas a lot. He respected the whole city and helped children,” said Sasa Doncic.
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Luka’s dad about the trade 🐍 #nba #lukadoncic #lukadoncictrade pic.twitter.com/muWUDKaxlT
— Arena Sport Slovenija (@ArenaSport_SI) February 2, 2025
Thus, with mixed reactions circulating all over the NBA, the trade has surely sent ripples throughout the league. Now, it remains to be seen how things pan out further.
