When the announcement of the transfer of Luka Doncic fell, the Blazers and the Suns were still on the ground. And the players in the two camps learned the news during the meeting! We first saw the Blazers bench and an Ayton deandre. Then Kevin Durant, who does not believe his eyes, while Mason Plumlee laughs.
After the meeting, Kevin during commented on this “exchange of the century”. “Put …, I would never have thought that Luka would be exchanged at his age. The middle of the season in the NBA is wild. If he can be exchanged, then anyone can be. So yeah, for fans and all those who look at, it's pretty nice. I know it's a little stressful, because there is no official communication for Luka, nor for everyone in Dallas, AD, everyone involved. »»
He takes a spectator's phone!
But how did he learned it during the match? “Spectators were on their phone during the match, in the fourth quarter, and they said:” Luka was exchanged. I thought he was cautious, then security showed me his phone, and I saw Shams' tweet. When Shams Tweete, it's official. I repeat, it's crazy, crazy, crazy. I can't wait to see the next few days. »»
Same surprise at Devin Booker: “It's crazy, guy. I don't even know what to say. Luka, it was supposed to be an untouchable, intransferable guy, and the NBA reminds you once that nothing is predictable. »»
And what does Booker think of this exchange on the sporting level? “You have Luka and LeBron together. You have it, with LeBron, Reaves … You have Kyrie, Gafford, full of solid guys. This changes balance. There are so many great players. Two major players have just been transferred. Dude, I just can't wait to see this on the field and hear their first reaction. I know that their first discussion will be a highlight. »»
The balance is changed to the west
Can this “trade” push other teams to try things by February 6? “It is sure, it is obvious even. When you see things like that, as a franchise, you can feel a little more daring and try things. When you see a team exchanging a player from this caliber, it can give ideas. It may be the biggest trade that I have seen since I have been in the league or even since I look at basketball. It's crazy. So yeah, other teams could say to themselves: “Come on, I'm trying a big move too, maybe it doesn't work here, you might as well try. »»
Kevin During Was in Disbelief Seeing the News of the Trade… The NBA is insane.
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– Hoop Central (@thehoopcentral) FEBRUARY 2, 2025
