On the latest episode of The Roommates Show, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson shared his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks’ shocking decision to trade Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.
Reflecting on the time he played alongside Doncic in Dallas, Brunson highlighted the special connection Mavericks fans had with the star guard.
“I feel like the Mavs fans have invested their heart and soul into Luka,” Brunson said.
“Since day one, when Luka got there, that’s the guy. Everyone was like Luka’s the man, this is what we’re gonna do for him, surround him in the city with love and respect.”
Brunson cited an example of a fan who posted on X, formerly Twitter, that it doesn’t matter if the Mavericks win or not, as they’re not emotionally invested anymore.
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The trade left many Dallas Mavericks fans frustrated, but general manager Nico Harrison justified the decision by claiming that the move has increased their chances of securing a championship.
“I’m sorry they are frustrated,” Nico Harrison said. “It’s something we believe in as an organization that’s going to make us better. We believed it sets us up to win not only now but in the future. And when we win, I believe the frustration will go away.”