The Mavericks – Fans, players and the front office – are always struggling with the benefits and emotional sequelae of the magnificent trade of Luka Doncic. Not everyone treats this in the same way, and many people – especially fans – are not ready to move forward.
Dallas Mavericks Talisman Dirk Nowitzki talked to that The German Podcast at Campus 41 (Hat tip to Hoophype for translation). Nowtizki spoke of going to the first Lakers match that Doncéic played.
“It was such a strange situation. I stood in this empty stadium, then he ran on the ground – in yellow. It was just an incredibly bizarre moment for me. And of course, it will take weeks and months before it starts to feel a little more normal. This is a difficult situation, but in my tweet, I did it clearly – I will always be a fan of Mavs. But this business really hurt. And it will take some time before everyone treats it and moves on. »»
Nowitzki also talked about the shock of learning the job on vacation with his family.
“At the end of the trip, we were at the Maldives, we relax at the beach. It was literally the last day, and I was in my room, about to do my things. Then suddenly, my phone exploded with calls and messages from around the world. I immediately went to Twitter, I read the news, and at first I was just shocked – like everyone else. I don’t think anyone has seen that Mavs would never exchange Luka. So for me, it was totally unexpected, completely out of nowhere. »»
This shock and pain always have an impact
Players have no choice but to move on – they still have to take the field and play games (in a team ravaged by injuries). This is why Pj Washington said that the songs “Fire Nico” should end, Speaking to Mike Curtis from The Dallas Morning News.
“All this” Fire Nico “, we are sick and tired of hearing it. We just want to go play and play and we need fans to support us, no matter who is on the ground. This is what I feel about this.
It is understandable that Washington feels that way. Fans are not there yet. Part of this is that since the Kyrie Irving trade, Anthony Davis (Back) And so many other players have been injured that the team has trouble filling the eight places required every night. The victory would have released part of the pain that fans felt, but with injuries that accumulate, the team has lost 8 out of 9 and risks even slipping from the game.
It will take a while for fans to kiss the mavericks in the same way. Everyone will deal with it at their own pace, and it could be slower than the management of Washington or Mavericks.
