Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been in the NBA scenario for a fairly long time. Thus, he has an idea about how trades and transfers can come out of the blue. In recent times, the NBA realm has been buzzing with the shocking news of the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Without even the slightest hints, news got out that Anthony Davis will be donning the Dallas Mavericks jersey. And in return, the Lakers will be getting the services of the NBA phenom, Luka Doncic.
However, such sudden trades are not something new to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He has been on a similar boat before as well. After only his first season in the league, Gilgeous-Alexander got traded to the Thunders in a baffling turn of events.
Commenting on the Davis-Doncic trade, Gilgeous-Alexander stated, “I learned that lesson the hard way. My first year in the NBA, I got traded out the blue. Didn’t see it coming. It doesn’t surprise me anymore than myself getting traded a long time ago. I found out it was a business my first season… I always say no matter how untouchable you think you are, you never know.”
Shai on the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 3, 2025
“I learned that lesson the hard way in my first year in the NBA. I got traded out of the blue. Didn’t see it coming. It doesn’t surprise me any more than myself getting traded a long time ago. I found out it was a business my first… pic.twitter.com/75xz3V2hs7
Surely, this was an interesting revelation from the NBA star. Meanwhile, adding more drama to the trade, news has come in about both Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic being unaware of the trade.
Anthony Davis And Luka Doncic Did Not Know About The Trade
When Shams Charania initially announced the Davis-Doncic trade, the initial reactions were quite sarcastic. Most people took it as a troll, and some even believed that Charania’s account had been hacked. However, as time went by, it became clear that the Luka Doncic trade was indeed a reality. The shocking part of the deal was that none of the athletes were aware of what was coming.
“This deal materialized in the shadows. LeBron James had no idea this was coming. Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I’m told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade,” Charania said to ESPN NBA.
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BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell @ShamsCharania. Three-team deal that includes Utah. pic.twitter.com/joU6bXqnBJ
— ESPN (@espn) February 2, 2025
Thus, with so many questions surrounding the trade, the shock element is still very much present. Now, it remains to be seen how both Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis play for their new teams, respectively.
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