The Dallas Mavericks upended the sports world on Saturday night by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s a move that still doesn’t feel real, even approaching 24 hours later.
On Sunday, Doncic shared an incredibly touching message to Mavericks fans on social media, breaking his silence officially after the stunning deal. In the message, posted to Twitter and Instagram, Doncic had nothing but good things to say about the Dallas community and Mavericks fans.
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Interestingly enough, though, Doncic didn’t mention the Mavericks organization specifically anywhere in his message.
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— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) February 2, 2025
Grateful for this amazing opportunity. Basketball means everything to me, and no matter where I play the game, I’ll do so with the same joy, passion and goal – to win championships. https://t.co/psfgI5o9Pn
— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) February 2, 2025
What a classy gesture to Mavericks fans by Doncic.
