Luka Doncic was widely regarded as the face of the franchise after the Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nevertheless, to address their struggle, the Mavs did not hesitate to approach the Los Angeles Lakers and trade Luka midseason. Doncic’s surprising trade has now fueled speculation about possible trades involving the Golden State Warriors.
Like the Mavs, the Warriors have struggled this season, currently sitting in the 11th spot in the Western Conference. Injuries to key players like Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga have also complicated their situation.
Speaking to reporters, Green revealed that Warriors owner Joe Lacob is frustrated with their underwhelming .500 record. With Doncic’s unexpected trade, Green believes anything is possible ahead of the deadline.
“We all know (Joe Lacob’s) pissed sitting at .500. You’d be a fool to sit back and think everything is OK. Not with that guy. You gotta expect they’ll be aggressive,” Green said.
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“We all know (Joe Lacob’s) pissed sitting at .500. You’d be a fool to sit back and think everything (is OK). Not with that guy.”
“You gotta expect they’ll be aggressive.”
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“Luka Doncic just got traded. So everyone thinks everything is possible. If you saw that and you didn’t all every superstar, you’re crazy. Like, that’s just the reality, right? So take all those things into account, De’Aaron Fox got traded,” he added.
Luka Doncic Bought $15M Dallas Home Just A Week Before Lakers Trade
Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers was not only a shocking move for NBA fans but also a personal heartbreak for the superstar. Just a week before the trade, Doncic purchased a $15 million house in Dallas. NBA analyst Chandler Parsons revealed the surprising detail during an episode of Run It Back.
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“This dude just bought a $15 million house, just closed like last week. Apparently he cried when he found out,” Parsons said.
Doncic had spent his entire NBA career with the Mavericks before the unexpected trade. The move didn’t just force him to leave the team he had built his legacy with, but it also cost him the chance to sign a five-year, $345 million supermax extension this summer.
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