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An interesting report came out claiming that the Luka Doncic trade didn’t go down quite like they said. Anthony Davis was the Dallas Mavericks third choice. They originally contacted the Milwaukee Bucks about trading for Giannis and when that was declined they contacted the Minnesota Timberwolves about Anthony Edwards. After that was declined they contacted the Lakers.

Thats an odd choice in edwards. I can see why they wanted AD, size and defensive and offensive lost post presense. Same type with giannis but edwardsis the same like type player as luka. I wonder what else was goijg on if this is true. I can see if ypu have one guy in mind but if ypu are shopping a 25 year old superstar for whoever it just doesnt add up

I still don’t understand why they want Luka out of the Mavs. I mean, defense wins championships, sure, but they could surround Luka with four solid defensive players who can also shoot, and that could give the Mavs a competitive edge. If they did that, the Lakers secured their future with Luka, while the Mavs are left hoping to manage the injury risk with Anthony Davis.

I do feel happy for Davis, though, since he'll get to play the 4 spot, which is really where he’s more suited. As a huge fan of LeBron since his rookie year, I respect everything he’s done for the game, but I do think the Lakers need to start thinking long-term. LeBron only has a few more years at his peak, but his trade value is still high enough to make a move that sets up the franchise for the future. If they’re smart, the Lakers should capitalize on that to build something sustainable.

Nobody does. AD now out a month he has his injury issues amd is a big man over 30 years old. That never ages well. I like AD but he is nearing the end of his prime because his body breakdown. Luka at 25 at a minimum males you competitive every year. And on top of it pissed your other star off kyrie. I dont see this ending well for the mavs.

And we have seen that even with AD is still in the Lakers, and they are hoping that this year, he will not be as fragile, but he still got injured and so the wear and tear of AD's body is going to show in the next 2 years if I may say that.

Yes, they still have Kyrie and Klay, but still it's very different when you have the 25 year old as your franchise player and this could be the biggest regret if any of Nico if AD will be injury prone with his Dallas stint and then slowly losing his prime years as a Maverick.

Yeah i habe to admit nico had a set on him to make this deal. If it backfires and they dont win it all in a couple years time nico migjt never get another front office job. And even worse if lakers win a chip with luka he is done for. Huge gamble. Cherry on top is trading quentin grimes and a pick for caleb martin and quentin drops 30 points. Nico is having a rough go right now.