Trade of the century, Kobe was the background. media shock exposure. Mamba Mentality's Blind Faith. What's Behind Doncic's Trade
Mar 06, 2025
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CBS Sports in the U.S. slammed Dallas' Doncic trade on the 6th (Korea time). In the background, Harrison said there was a blind faith in the `Mamba Mentality.'
Last month, the trade of the century was made. The whole world was taken aback. Dallas absolute ace Luka Doncic and Los Angeles Lakers ace Anthony Davis changed teams in a trade.
Doncic, 26, is undoubtedly one of the best basketball players in the world. There was no doubt it was a Dallas franchise.
Anthony Davis is a powerful big man who has overtaken LeBron as the ace of the Los Angeles Lakers this season. He can play 20-10 every game, is considered the league's top defensive ability, and the number one in mismatched defense.
At the time, general manager Dallas Nico said, `I believe defense creates championships and Anthony Davis, the best defender in the league, gives us a better chance.'
On the other hand, he criticized Doncic for his lack of thorough self-management. It was the background of the trade.
In fact, Dallas had already planned for Doncic's trade. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards was the first target, but it failed and eventually traded for Anthony Davis.
The trade drew a great deal of criticism. The aftermath was fierce among Dallas fans. In addition, it is currently in progress.
Kyrie Irving's long-term departure was confirmed due to a cruciate ligament injury in her left knee, which resurfaced.
CBS Sports said in the U.S. that `Nico deeply agrees with Kobe Bryan's thorough management and professionalism. Doncic was not right in that respect. 'After the trade, Dallas devalued Doncic as a player, questioned his laziness in staying in shape, his failure as a lock down defender, and his tendency to enjoy his free time drinking beer.'"
However, Dallas' plan has many loopholes. It is the basis for unreasonable trade claims.
General manager Nico said 'The future for me will be in three to four years' time. It is a picture of creating the basis of a strong defense centered on Irving and Davis and challenging to win the championship. However, it is not easy to become a reality.
First of all, there is no Irving until March next year. We may have to blow the whole season next year. Moreover, after the end of this season, Irving will be eligible for FA. Dallas must decide whether to keep Irving or let him go and catch another FA.
Anthony Davis's Inzeri Fron should also be concerned. Davis has played relatively healthy for the Los Angeles Lakers in the last two years, but he has always had injury issues.
CBS Sports said the future of Dallas, which was emphasized by General Manager Nico, has evaporated due to Irving's knee cruciate ligament injury. Rehabilitation can take eight to 12 months, and they cannot play until at least March 2026. You can't compete in the championship next season. In the end, the 2026-2027 season, when Davis is 33 years old and Irving is 34 years old, is a season where the two players can play together. However, it is extremely dangerous to expect both of them to be fully healthy. If there is one more injury, general manager Nico's plan will be completely wiped out.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
