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Dallas Mavericks left the whole world stunned on Sunday by offloading the once-in-a-generation player Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers in return for Anthony Davis. The sudden trade has left the Mavericks' fans baffled as well as dismayed. Many pundits and enthusiasts are still not able to wrap their heads around how the Mavs can let go of the Slovenian, who has been instrumental in the team's rebuilding and eventual success. While the dust on Doncic's trade is yet to settle, the player has written his farewell note for the Mavericks and its fans, and now it is the turn of the franchise to pay respect to one of its longtime servers.
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Dallas Mavericks Posts Emotional Farewell Video for Luka Doncic
On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks posted a video for Luka Doncic, which could make any fan emotional. The one-minute and twenty-eight-second-long clip features the compilation of some of Luka Doncic's iconic moments playing for the Mavericks. There won't be any Luka Magic in the Royal Blue anymore and the hard-hitting video posted by the Mavericks with the caption "It was an honor to watch The Magician work" drags the fact into the light.
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What's Next for Dallas Mavericks After Luka Doncic's Exit?
Luka Doncic's exit marks the end of an era at Dallas Mavericks. While he was the supremo of the team, there is also a lingering truth that the franchise had to endure his frequent injury departures. Though, he is irreplaceable and had an active legacy with the franchise, which will be cemented, trading Doncic with Anthony Davis won't exactly come out as unjust. The Mavericks are in a precarious situation in the season and when Anthony Davis joins the team and enters the court, it will be intriguing to witness how he will link with Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson to positively affect the franchise.
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What's Next for Luka Doncic After Dallas Mavericks Exit?
Luka Doncic is currently nursing the Calf injury that he sustained during the Christmas Day encounter against the Minnesota Timberwolves and is expected to return around the All-Star week. The world would be awaiting his return as it would be a spectacle to witness him and LeBron James balling on the same side. It is one of the biggest pairing-ups in history and can be attributed closely to LeBron and Stephen Curry playing for the same team, which never transpired at the NBA level. Hence, it would be epic when Luka Doncic returns but only time will tell how it will fare for him playing for the LA Lakers.
