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In the Luka Doncic-Mavericks-Fehde, which preceded the blockbuster trade

The shocking decision of the Mavericks to exchange Luka Doncic with the Lakers is still one of the most discussed topics in all sports, especially since further details about the circumstances that preceded the deal and the frustration, the Dallas with its conditioning had.

Around the NBA, the problems of the team with the habits of Doncic in and outside the corridors were known. According to a new report by ESPN and MAVS head coach Jason Kidd, the concerns had divided the concerns, both directly and publicly in terms of the star, with the officials and his conditioning.

However, these conversations never led to big changes in Doncic’s habits.

The Dallas Mavericks Guard Luka Doncic looks against the Washington Wizards in the American Airlines Center in the second quarter. Jerome Miron-Mimagn pictures

In order to force him to change his paths, the Mavericks released several employees who focused on health and conditioning.

In August 2023, they separated with the director of health and performance of players and performance of Casey Smith and released the strength trainer Jeremy Holsopple and Manual Therapist Casey Spangler after last season.

All three were closely with Doncic, which only worked to annoy the player and, according to ESPN, to put together his own full-time team of coaching, which he paid.

“You will get rid of everyone I like,” said Donicic in the past few months Pro Espn source.

The assembled “Body Team” only led to more frustration for the Mavericks, although the organization believed that there was poor communication between Doncics employees and the team’s employees.

The Dallas Mavericks Guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates a three-point against Minnesota Timberwolves Guard Mike Conley on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in the first half of an NBA basketball game. AP

The Middle-of-the-Night deal sent Doncic to the Lakers in an exchange for a package that Anthony Davis included in Dallas.

The reaction to the three-team trade has been quick since this took place with angry Mavericks fans who protested against the Cavaliers in front of the American Airlines Center on Sunday during the Mavs game in Cleveland.

Even the NBA executives with other NBA executives seemed to be confused about the justification of the Mavericks for the trade, including a manager of the Eastern Conference, who said ESPN: “You should better make sure that his body falls apart.”

The security guard of the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic (77), warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the American Airlines Center. USA Today Sports about Reuters con

In a press conference after the deal, Maverick’s general manager Nico Harrison defended the move.

“I understand why (everyone) would be shocked at first, but I think we have positioned ourselves so that we will win now and win in the future,” said Harrison on Sunday. “And that is the goal in the end and why we are here. It is one of these things in which it is my job to make the difficult decisions that primarily set our goals.

“I understand the extent of it, but the easiest thing for me is not to do anything, and everyone would praise me to do nothing. But we really believe in it and the time will say whether I am right. “

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