Fans Slam Dallas Mavericks As Luka Doncic Pens Emotional Farewell Message After Trade

Dallas Mavericks fans have urged Luka Doncic to go beast mode on their team whenever he faces them in the NBA after a blockbuster trade that saw him move to the Los Angeles Lakers, while Anthony Davis goes the other way.

Doncic finally broke his silence on the trade with a heartfelt message to the fans on social media.

The basketball and sports world was shocked following the stunning trade that no one could ever have seen coming.

Doncic took to his Instagram page hours after news of his trade to the Lakers from the Mavericks made headlines to pen an emotional message to Dallas.

"Dear Dallas," the letter began. "Seven years ago, I came here as a teenager to pursue my dream of playing basketball at the highest level. I thought I'd spend my career here and I wanted so badly to bring you a championship."

Doncic continued, "The love and support you all have given me is more than I could have ever dreamed of. For a young kid from Slovenia coming to the U.S. for the first time, you made North Texas feel like home."

The point guard appreciated Mavericks' fans for supporting him "in good times and bad, from injuries to the NBA Finals."

He also wrote, "Thank you not only for not sharing my joy in our best moments, but also for lifting me up when I need it most."

Doncic also thanked every organization he worked with "throughout the Dallas Community" for allowing him to contribute to their "important work" and join them in "bringing light to those who need it."

He reflected on the next phase of his career and his feelings as he departed Dallas. The basketballer wrote, "As I start the next part of my basketball journey, I am leaving a city that will always feel like a home away from home."

Doncic concluded, "Dallas is a special place, and Mavs fans are special fans. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart."

Since the news of Doncic's move to the Lakers, many Mavericks fans have been in a state of denial, wishing all of this was a dream.

However, Doncic's emotional farewell message jolted them back to reality as they now contemplate a future without their favorite player.

Many devastated fans took to the comments section of Doncic's post to air their frustrations with the Mavericks management.

One fan wrote, "Mavs are now the front runners for worst from office in sports history."

A second fan added, "Never knew an NBA trade could hurt me so much. I'm gonna need therapy after this."

Meanwhile, another fan blamed Mavericks' general manager, Nico Harrison, for destroying what the team's former principal owner and current minority owner, Mark Cuban, and former player Dirk Nowitzki built. They wrote, "The team culture that Cuban and Dirk built up over decades has been destroyed overnight by the nitch."

Some of the Dallas Mavericks fans were so pained they lost Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers that they asked him to take vengeance on their team whenever they face off.

One fan wrote, "Go win a ring my guy and make sure and drop 50 every time u play our b-masses."

Another person added, "One of the best basketball players ever. Bro come back and DESTROY. I UNDERSTAND IT NOW."

A third person commented, "First game against Mavs 77 points, please."

Meanwhile, another fan said they will quit the NBA because of Doncic's trade. They wrote, "I have supported the Dallas Mavericks for 22 years, starting with Nowitzki, [Steve] Nash, and [Michael] Finley. From today I am no longer a fan of this team. I will not follow Doncic to support the Lakers. I should spend my time on more meaningful things, at least not the NBA."

ESPN’s Shams Charania broke shocking news of a three-team NBA trade: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris joined the Lakers, while Dallas received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. Utah acquired Jalen Hood-Schifino and two second-round picks.

The trade, initiated by Dallas, happened secretly, leaving Doncic stunned. Mavericks GM Nico Harrison cited the need for stronger defense, while sources claimed concerns over Doncic’s conditioning.

The Lakers embraced the move, excited about their new young star.

The unexpected deal sent shockwaves through the NBA, reinforcing the league’s unpredictable nature.