Luka Dealt to Lakers: Nico Harrison is a Basketball Terrorist

[DallasMaverick]

Pre-trade I would watch the games, even on replay, just to see Luka's magic. Since the trade, I'm trying to look beyond the hoopla and apply some logic to whether this trade ends up good or bad for DAL.

Last night, against UTA, Luka played 23 minutes, went 6/13 (3/8) and 1-5 FTs for a team worst -19 on/off. I know he's probably still sanding the rust off, but this performance is similar to what we have debated for years on this board.

He made an AMAZING behind-the-back pass for a LAL 3pt assist. Also argued a no-call that gave UTA a free layup. So there are all-time highlights and embarrassing low lights. Sound familiar?

I guess he can use the free time during the ASB to get back in game shape. Laker culture has it's work cut out in changing his natural inclinations.

FWIW, I like the fight our smurfs are showing without any size currently available due to injuries. Truly position-less basketball.

I'll probably watch the Luka box scores and highlights for a long time.  He's just an entertaining player who can do amazing things.

But I'm not looking for ammo to "prove" that the Mavs "won" or "lost" the trade.  It's a meaningless exercise.  

We can't go back in time and undo anything.  The players that were formerly on the team don't really matter anymore.

What matters, going forward, is the current team.  And potential future players.