The entire basketball world is still in shock over the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, and now his father, Saša Dončić, has broken his silence. Appearing on Slovenian television, Saša did not hold back, expressing his frustration, disbelief, and outright anger over what he called a “bullshit*t move” by the Mavericks.
Saša Dončić’s Fiery Reaction
Saša Dončić, a former basketball player and coach himself, has always been vocal about his son’s career. However, no one expected the level of raw emotion he displayed when discussing Luka’s shocking departure from Dallas.
“I never thought I’d see the day when Dallas would be dumb enough to trade Luka. This is complete nonsense. Luka gave everything to that team, and this is how they repay him? Unbelievable.”
Saša reportedly shook his head in disbelief throughout the interview, emphasizing that his son wanted to stay in Dallas and felt betrayed by the front office’s decision.
“Luka never wanted to leave. He wanted to bring a championship to Dallas. He was ready to commit long-term. And then, overnight, they ship him off to the Lakers? What kind of organization does that?”
Was Luka Blindsided?
According to sources close to the situation, Luka was not consulted about the trade before it happened. While players often have some input, the Mavericks’ front office reportedly made the move without giving him any warning.
Saša confirmed this in the interview, saying:
“They didn’t even have the decency to tell him beforehand. He found out like the rest of us—through the media. That’s not how you treat a player who gave everything to your franchise.”
Luka, who was eligible for a $345 million supermax contract with the Mavericks, lost out on that historic deal the moment he was traded. Now, with the Lakers, the largest extension he can sign is $229 million—$116 million less than what he could have earned in Dallas.
Fans React to the Drama
Unsurprisingly, Mavericks fans are furious. Many have taken to social media to express their frustration with the organization, with some even saying they will boycott games and refuse to support the team anymore.
“How do you trade a generational talent like Luka? Cuban and the Mavs front office have lost their minds.” – @MavsDieHard
“Saša is right. This is the dumbest move in franchise history. I can’t believe this is real.” – @DallasForever
Lakers fans, on the other hand, are celebrating the trade, welcoming Luka with open arms. Many believe that pairing him with LeBron James and Anthony Davis instantly makes Los Angeles the favorite to win the NBA Championship.
Final Thoughts
Saša Dončić’s reaction only adds more fuel to the fire surrounding this shocking trade. If what he says is true—that Luka never wanted to leave and was blindsided by the decision—then this could go down as one of the worst trades in NBA history for the Mavericks.
For now, Luka will begin his new journey in Los Angeles, but one thing is clear: his father—and many fans—are not happy about it.
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