Mark Cuban has been fairly vocal in regards to the Luka Doncic commerce away from the Dallas Mavericks.
The Slovenian has adjusted properly to life as a Laker, however the commerce nonetheless haunts Dallas Mavericks followers, as he was beloved by everybody within the metropolis.
As somebody who was an important a part of Luka Doncic‘s stint with the Mavs, Cuban felt that he let the followers down when the five-time All-Star was formally traded to the LA Lakers.
He gave up his majority stake within the crew two years again and didn’t have the facility to cease the transfer, however even months after Doncic has left the crew, Cuban nonetheless shares an incredible relationship with him.
Though the businessman nonetheless cares for Doncic and desires the most effective for him, he has no love for the Lakers.
The 67-year-old bought the Mavs in 2000. Since then, the Mavs and Lakers have had some epic matchups.
Cuban infamously recommended that the Lakers amnesty Kobe Bryant in 2011. Days later when the 2 sides met, Bryant dropped a 38-point efficiency and went on to tweet, ‘Amnesty that’ on his X account.
Whereas he acknowledged that he cared for Doncic, Cuban along with his phrases recommended that he needed the worst for the Lakers.
When requested on The Enviornment if he nonetheless supported Doncic, Cuban mentioned: “After all not. Off the court docket I like Luka to demise. On the court docket, f___ him!”
“I don’t need him to get harm or something…”
When requested if he would help the Lakers, the previous majority proprietor of the Mavs replied: “There isn’t a likelihood. I hope they go 0-82.”
“I like Luka to demise, he’s an incredible man. Luka’s a superb man, however f___ the Lakers. I like Jeanie too, I get on nice with Rob, however on that court docket…”
“Rob simply killed me. I took my son once we performed the Lakers after the commerce, Rob comes as much as say hello, and he simply offers me that no-grit grin the place he’s making an attempt to carry it again, oh my god.”
Doncic already confirmed the Mavericks what they misplaced when he dropped a 45-point efficiency upon his return to the American Airways Middle with the Lakers.
He was not capable of showcase his true potential within the playoffs resulting from conditioning issues, however the five-time All-Star has labored on himself all through the offseason.
Doncic appears to be like prepared and is eager to showcase what he can do after his summer time of labor with the Slovenian nationwide crew.
The 26-year-old has obtained MVP shouts and if all goes to plan, Doncic might be trying to assist the Lakers make a deep playoff run.
He has a degree to show that the Mavs made the worst mistake by giving up on him and might be trying to placed on nice performances with the Lakers subsequent season.
The Mavs themselves have a implausible roster, however the well being of their stars is what is vital to their success.
| Season [Dallas Mavericks years] | Factors | Rebounds | Assists |
| 2024-25 | 28.1 | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| 2023-24 | 33.9 | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| 2022-23 | 32.4 | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| 2021-22 | 28.4 | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| 2020-21 | 27.7 | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| 2019-20 | 28.8 | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| 2018-19 | 21.2 | 7.8 | 6.0 |
Their core gamers shouldn’t have many prime years left; in the meantime, Doncic is but to achieve his greatest.
Even when the Mavs get some glory, it’s troublesome to think about that they are going to be capable of maintain their success. The Lakers, alternatively, have large plans for Doncic as he’s the face of the franchise and no matter strikes occur, the Slovenian may have a significant position to play in them.
