Dissatisfied Mavericks fans protest with Luka Doncic trade with a symbolic funeral outside the Team’s Arena Arena
How is it Dallas Mavericks Fans dealing with the trade of their superpower Luke Doncic?
Well, some mourn to another level.
Passing through this was the underestimation of a group of fans that was noticed in the American Airlines Center in Dallas The funeral host or perhaps a protest, after one of the most human crafts in professional sports.
Login for tube and current Super Bowl Lix FREE
Yes, it was a funeral because several fans, dressed in black suits, wore a blue coffin up to the stairs in front of the Arena, where Donce’s shirts, jerseys and more were spread.
“Why?!” One of the men who wore a coffin was screaming at the area, while Wiz Khalifa “sees you again” played over the speaker, Per Dallas News.
Mavericks fans may not go to the extremes as it did on Sunday, but many are still in shock and even denial after the store fell on Saturday night.
Trade sent a donation and Maxi Kleber in Los Angeles Lakers In exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and Draft. In Utah Jazz, he was also involved in the agreement.
NBA World could not believe Doncic, a five-time All-Star who was named the Western Conference last season last season during the team finals, while led by NBA in scoring (33.9 points), traded a franchise that seized him a third total in total Place in 2018, at just 25, Doncic remains one of the key pieces of the future of the game.
Even Doncic seemed to be trade after writing a farewell note to the Mavericks fans just hours after the trade, which some believed was false on social media when they signed up, it became official.
He did not mention the name of the team at all – just showing love on the fans base.
“Seven years ago, I came here as a teenager to realize my dream of playing basketball at the highest level,” Doncic wrote. “I thought I was going to spend my career here and so I wanted to bring you a championship. Love and support you all gave me are more than I could ever dream of. For a young child from Slovenia coming to the US, you made the north for the first time Texas feels at home.
“In good times and bad, from injuries to NBA finalsYour support has never changed. Thanks not only for sharing my joy in our best memories, but also the abolition met when I needed it most.
“To all the organizations I have worked with throughout the Dallas Community, thank you for letting me contribute to your important work and join you in bringing light to those who need it. As I start the next part of my basketball trip, I am leaving the city that will always feel as home away from home.
“Dallas is a special place, and Mavs fans are special fans.
“Thank you, from the heart.”
The reaction to the store was immense when it fell, and the Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes, who is preparing for NFL’s potential history this week, had time to share his “sick” thoughts about it.
“Wait for what? I’m ill rn …” Mahomes, a native of Texas, which was noticed on the NBA final in last season, Mavericks wrote on X.
Doncic did not play for Dallas from Christmas after leaving the game with a tense left calf. The trade has now been prevented from signing a five -year extension of the Supermax contract worth $ 345 million. However, it can sign an extension with a maximum payment of $ 230 million.
Mavericks GM Nico Harrison spoke about the store on Sunday, since his shocking store was a winning move. In addition, with a contract that was in the contract, Harrison made a verdict that could change the franchise – for better or worse.
“There are other teams who were uploaded,” he explained. “At some point he had to make his own decision whether he wanted to be here or not, if we wanted Supermax or not, or he wanted to turn off. We had to take it all into account and I feel like we came out in front of what could have been a tumultuous summer . ”
Click here to get the Fox News app
Dallas, without a Donac, dynamic guard Kyrie Irving and Davis, is not yet in uniform, Sunday night, 144-101.
Mavericks are 26-24 in the season, which is good for the ninth place in the Western Conference.
Follow Fox News Digital sports coverage on xand subscribe to Bilten Fox News Sports Huddle.