Mahomes Reacts to Luka Doncic Trade to Lakers
Patrick Mahomes expressed his shock over Luka Doncic's trade to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, sharing mixed feelings as a Mavericks fan while remaining hopeful about the team's future.
Mahomes was like most fans stunned by the blockbuster trade that sent the Mavericks' star, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.
"Luka is such a franchise player," Mahomes said at Opening Night at the Super Bowl on Monday. "I know it hurt my heart as a Mavs fan, but I'm excited for the future and having (Anthony Davis).
"It definitely hurts more than anything knowing Luka and the work that he put in and the time he's put in in Dallas and the city and how he's done so much for it. That's been the thing that's hurt me the most. But I'm excited for the future of the Mavs as well. Having AD and Kyrie (Irving) and all these guys they have, they'll have a chance to go out there and compete. But I'm excited for Luka too and to get to learn under LeBron (James) and become even a better basketball player."
Before he had time to process the magnitude of the stunning trade, Mahomes, who sits courtside at Mavericks games when he can, had taken to X early Sunday morning to express his disbelief with a simple two-word message: "Wait what?" He followed that with another post saying, "I'm sick (right now.)"
He made it clear Monday, however, that the trade wouldn't chase him away from watching them play again.
"I know the Mavs have a great basketball team and getting Anthony Davis is going to help them," Mahomes said. "I'll be there. I'm a Mavs fan through thick and thin."
