Luka Dononic’s father did not hold back when it was a question of discussing the shocking trade that sent his mavericks son to Lakers for Anthony Davis in a three team agreement.
Addressing Arena Sport Slovenija on Sunday, Sasa Donci described the treatment of Dallas to her son following Sunday morning trade as “very unfair”.
“I understand that there is a moment when you do not agree with a certain philosophy. You don’t like this or this player, all good, I understand. But I think that exactly this secret, or should I say about some people, maybe even hypocrisy, it hurts personally, “said Sasa.
“Because I think Luka does not deserve that. Giving the fact that at least, as I know, has sacrificed itself enormously and even all the stories now that someone publishes that he wants to apologize for the things he does. I have the impression that it is very unfair on the part of certain people because I know that Luka respected Dallas a lot. He respected the whole city, helped the children. »»
Since commerce, ESPN has reported that the Mavericks had a concern about the packaging and the ability of Doncic to reach its potential.
Dononic has been sidelined since Christmas due to a calf injury, but when it was on the ground, it has an average of 28.1 points per game.
The NBA star also helped lead the Mavericks to an appearance in the NBA final last season – their first since her winning the title in 2013.
“It was not even a problem last year since, I revisited it, a person said that he was not in good shape,” said Sasa. “That he played, I don’t know, 100 games, almost 40 minutes with two or three players constantly on him. That he was beaten and you say such things about him. I think it’s very unfair on the part of some people. You have exchanged it, you support your actions but do not look for excuses or alibis, that’s all. »»
Trade has created many disgruntled from Mavericks fans and anger towards the team’s front office.
The fans protested and held funeral outside the American Airlines Center on Sunday while the Mavericks were embarrassed 144-101 in Cleveland in the first game of the team without Donnic.
In an attempt to defend this decision, the director general of Mavericks, Nico Harrison, said that trade was going to “go better” and “prepares us to win not only now but in the future”.
As for the frustration of the fans base, he said: “When we win, I believe that frustration will disappear.”
