Game 80: Los Angeles Lakers (48-31) vs. Dallas Mavericks (38-41)

[Chicagojk]

This probably won't be popular, but the Luka trade has ruined my 30 plus years of being a Mavs fan. I honestly can't call myself a fan now. I haven't gotten over it and I don't think I will unfortunately. I actually hurt for Luka. Last night broke me watching him cry watching his tribute. The guy wanted to be here for his entire career and honestly I'd rather have 10-15 years of Luka even if the result was zero championships, which I don't believe would be the case. That would still be better than this current and future team. Some might say I'm not a real fan, but I've been around since the three Js days and I supported them through the bad and good times, but this was self induced and completely different. I don't have to support a team that doesn't value it's fan base. I do hope they turn it around at some point, but I'm strictly a Luka fan now even though I hate the Lakers. I want to root for that guy now no matter what. Last night didn't give me closure. It just made me hate Nico and the new owners even more and it's pretty obvious that the majority of fans feel the same way.

I think a lot of fans feel the same way.    So you are probably in the majority.  I thought I would feel the same way.  I made two posts saying I am done after the trade.   I feel like Cuban who is sitting baseline at a lof the games still.   He and I should just take a break.  I think in time, I will.   Maybe root for another team.  Maybe watch the NBA in general.  Or maybe stop watching the NBA.  That will probably be unlikely as I like NBA so much.   

I really like Lively and is probably what is holding me to the team now.    There are a few others players I like, but nothing tying me to the team.   The front office and ownership are toxic.   So, I may be joining you at some point.   I have already missed around half the games, and the games I have watched I am not really rooting for the Mavs.  Not rooting against them eitther.    

The current team is extremely boring right now, so that is going to make it easier.  I like athletic bigs with a bunch of guys who can create and shoot surrounding them.    We are so far from that right now.