Luka Doncic's surprising trade to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks has sent shockwaves through the NBA, leaving Mavericks fans reeling. This move comes after the Mavericks reached the Finals just eight months prior. The acquisition of Anthony Davis has been hindered by his injury, while Kyrie Irving's ACL tear has further beleaguered the team's prospects. Amidst these challenges, Dallas has chosen to increase ticket prices, provoking frustration among a fanbase already grappling with disappointing changes.
A multiyear first team All-NBA player didn't just switch teams late at night one weekend in February. He joined the Lakers and left a team he led to the finals a season ago.
It feels like a cruel punchline at the end of a sick joke. But none of it is. It's just the reality where the Dallas Mavericks and their passionate fans now exist.
Eight months after they were in the Finals, Luka is a Laker, the key piece they got back is injured, Kyrie is lost for the remainder of this season.
The gall to increase ticket prices a month after they moved Luka. That happened.
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