02-13-2025, 08:39 PM
For some, the appeal of the draft is the excitement that goes with having a chance to get a player that could be with the franchise for a long time. Dirk was that, Luka was that, and at some level, Devin Harris, Josh Howard and at some point RodyB was that. Fans love them because it felt like these players were home town kids, even though they aren't.
The Luka trade cuts deep partially because it's like setting your kid up for adoption. For some, this is like kidnapping.
Now... I hope the Mavs get lucky with the pick they have, if they get someone with Tyrese Maxey type of talent, then I'm pretty optimistic the old flame of being a Mavs fan will be ignited once again. Luka won't be forgotten, specially if he is winning rings and MVPs in LA, but the sting of it would be lessened a bit with someone new they can root for.
The Luka trade cuts deep partially because it's like setting your kid up for adoption. For some, this is like kidnapping.
Now... I hope the Mavs get lucky with the pick they have, if they get someone with Tyrese Maxey type of talent, then I'm pretty optimistic the old flame of being a Mavs fan will be ignited once again. Luka won't be forgotten, specially if he is winning rings and MVPs in LA, but the sting of it would be lessened a bit with someone new they can root for.
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