Anthony Davis traded for Luka
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So they’d instead feel more secure building around a notoriously injury-prone 32-year old? That makes no sense at all.
But it’s surely gonna provide good fodder for the conspiracy theorists. So right when LeBron is about to ride off into the sunset …which means the NBA might no longer have a superstar on its flagship glamour franchise …Luka just drops in their lap? Hmmm….
You and I are completely the opposite.
I like Luka and hate the Lakers.It is a weird night. So much so, I am not sure if I should go to sleep tonight.
Lebron has to retire soon, right??
Luka is 6 years younger than AD, building life for post LeBron?
Luka is 6 years younger than AD, building life for post LeBron?
Not sure how reliable this account is but would be crazy if this happened
As a Celtics fan this worries man even though Lakers have no post d as of now. I’m sure they will get someone. I read this less as a post-LeBron future move as opposed to going all out to get him a final ring. Damn. This sucks.
Lebron is toast. I wish they would trade him next asap.
His dumb draft my hobbit son flex is gonna cost the Lakers too. Celtics will be to 20 plus titles by 2030 and lakers stuck on 17 due to lebron.
I wish, but I have a bad feeling. I want to keep the titles record. What if they get one more dog? Then we are screwed.
Same here. So many people on social media make these photos with the technology out there that can make anything look legitimate.
He let Nash go elsewhere as well.
Not real smart.
If AD were 10 years younger maybe, but this is really stupid.
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Pretty much my story as well!I was a lakers fan from a small kid watching the showtime Lakers until after Kobe. They drafted Ball and that mess and I kinda quit caring. They signed LeBron and I was done. I love Luca’s game but he is such a baby. Now the lakers have two guys that can’t play off the ball and possibly the biggest two cry babies in the league. Sounds like a winner.
NBA is so unwatchable for me anymore this "huge" trade really does nothing for me.
I never really liked watching the Mavericks play because Luka just dominated the ball and most of his teammates just watched him and waited for a pass..lol
One of for sure. Maybe Bron got his feelings hurt because AD asked for help and help and not his kid so he sent him to play with Kyrie lol.
If LeBron orchestrated the trade, why are there LeBron to the Warriors rumors?
i can't even with this trade......i'm kinda glad i am not privy to the inside reasons....
All I know is the Laker’s defense is about to be garbage. They weren’t the greatest with AD. Now you have two of the worst defenders in the league for starters and stars in old Lebron and Luka. No paint protection with AD. Gonna be interesting.
That would be dumb as hell, I know the Warriors want to give Curry some help but they can’t decimate their culture and roster to get old a LeBron. That would be an even dumber of a trade.
I think this fell into their laps, and you have to take the 25 year old MVP candidate, even if it sets back this season.
I totally get where Dallas is coming from after watching the Finals vs Boston. But MAN. Luka is also the reason you got to the Finals.
The Lakers got away with highway robbery. And now it's easier to make other trades to build a team that fits around Luka for the long term.
I'm a Lakers fan. Honestly it's been hard to get excited for the regular season because it always feels like they don't really have a chance at a title. And, even worse, we don't have a clear plan for the future.
Now you can build around Luka. I hope they trade LeBron.
Cuban no longer has control over these decisions after selling his controlling interest last year.
Mavs GM Nico Harrison is the guy behind this trade.
I both get it, and don't get it.
He had an embarrassing performance defensively in the finals. You'd like to see the guy put in the effort to get into elite level "shape." And his body is basically the same.
On the flip side. That version of Luka got you to the finals. He's 25. He'll be in the MVP discussion every year for the next 7 or 8 seasons. He'll win 1 or 2.
And a Lakers franchise that felt trapped in mediocrity for years--now has climbed it's way back out of hell.
Maybe some more avid NBA watchers will know, but is there a bigger whinner in the league than Luka? He's pretty talented offensively, but every time I've ever seen him, he's complaining about something.
Shocking trade. I get it from the Lakers perspective. It may not help them much immediately since Luka and Lebron are somewhat redundant on the same roster, but Lebron has lost a few steps at his age and may retire as soon as this year now that he’s achieved his longtime dream of playing an NBA game with his son. Building around him no longer makes sense, but now they have a 25 year-old MVP candidate to be their next franchise cornerstone.
It makes a lot less sense for Dallas from what I can see. I somewhat get their concerns, but if they didn’t want to commit to Luka long-term, it’s hard to believe this was the best offer for him. They arguably got nothing of long term value back.
It makes a lot less sense for Dallas from what I can see. I somewhat get their concerns, but if they didn’t want to commit to Luka long-term, it’s hard to believe this was the best offer for him. They arguably got nothing of long term value back.
The Mavs got one 1st round pick out of this. When the Knicks got Mikael Bridges this summer, they gave up 5 first round picks. Dallas got hosed
He played 76 games last year, 42 so far this year so I don't think he's missed a game yet and is on the list of possible MVPs. Talking **** about the player who brought us our most recent championship doesn't sit right with me.
This. We have some strange fans for sure. Davis is probably the most accomplished player ever at UK factoring n college, Olympic and pro successes.
To be honest I don’t give a damn what sits right with you.
Anthony Davis is one of my all time favorites. It was a joke that Barkley always says. If you can’t handle it, leave.
So again you can sit down and shut the hell up because you’re not gonna do nothing about it.
The only time lopsided trades like this happen is if the player demands out. Mavs probably just wanted something in return. Definitely is a win for LA.
Dallas doesn't want to hand out a supermax contract to an overweight uncommitted player who's weight will be a major concern going forward. Davis's injuries are attributed to banging down low whereas in Dallas, he doesn't have to do that so his injury rate should significantly decline. With Davis, you get the 30 points 15 rebounds a night along with the defense you do not get with Luka. Luka is like Hardin who needs to shoot a lot to be considered effective. Davis is a better team player and fits in better with 2 serviceable centers and Kyrie and Klay.
It’s already came out that Luka didn’t want to be traded. The Mavs contacted the Lakers on their own wanting to move him.
Just pure stupidity for the long term. Short term, it may get them a title?
Thank god. Only something like this could've deleted all the sports media coverage from Cal's return win.
There may be worse. Just from what I have watched, Luka and LeBron are at the top of the list and now on the same team.