As time passes by on Luka Doncic's shock transfer from Dallas Mavericks to LA Lakers, more details and revelations about the move that nobody saw coming have begun to arrive. Since Luka Doncic was an integral part of the Mavericks squad and an orchestrator of the franchise's recent success, it is still hard to fathom why the Mavericks would let go of their talisman to the direct rivals. Moreover, as all the speculations pointed at Doncic signing a new contract with the Mavs soon, the mystery behind the decision deepens. NBA insider Marc Stein however has revealed that insights might have promoted Mavericks to trade Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers.
Dallas Mavericks Vexed with Luka Doncic's Injury Issues
According to Stein, it was the medical issues of Luka Doncic that got under the nerves of the decision-makers. As per the report, the team became vexed with Doncic seeking outside medical experts. It should be noted that Luka Doncic has had troubles with injuries recently and in the past. Doncic last featured for the Mavericks in the Christmas Day game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Slovenian sustained a calf injury in the match and since then he remained out nursing his injury.
“With Dončić, meanwhile, one phrase you keep hearing, basically, is that the Mavericks are over him. Dallas has likewise said to have cooled on its star’s insistence on hiring his own team of training experts — even though it was done at his own expense — to handle the bulk of his medical and nutritional needs separate from the club starting with the 2023-24 season.”
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Report Does Not Add Up
The report does not seem to corroborate Luka Doncic's position in the Dallas Mavericks. There was no indication of an apparent frustration of the Mavs toward Doncic. Coach Jason Kidd was actively updating about Doncic's health and recently expressed optimism about his imminent return. He was happy with his recovery and even stated that he making the right strides towards complete recovery. Thus, the assertion that the Mavericks were unhappy with Doncic's injury and that his taking outside help left the decision-makers unhappy, does not add up. Hence, the mystery of why Dallas traded Luka Doncic remains wide and awake.