The Luka Doncic trade came out of nowhere. After the news came out, most of the fans and critics did not believe what they were hearing. Eventually, much to the shock of everyone, Doncic was confirmed to be wearing the iconic gold and purple for the first time in his career. However, now that the deal has been done, new updates are emerging every now and then. This time, a shocking piece of news have surfaced as to how Jason Kidd knew almost nothing about the trade.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recently gave an exclusive interview. Speaking to ‘NBA on ESPN,’ Kidd mentioned that he learned about the trade only at the last moment.
“Yeah, the 11th hour. Just getting a call to come up to the room and being told about the trade… Yeah, I’m an employee of the Mavs. Always. I’ve said this before, and some maybe overlooked it. I’m the coach. I coach the players that are here. We’ve made a trade, and we got to push forward, and that’s what we’re doing,” said Kidd.
Kidd further stated that it is the nature of the business that makes changes inevitable. Thus, there can be no room for emotion. Just going on with the flow and staying loyal to the job is the only thing that matters. Meanwhile, a lot of stars were also in shock. Following the trade, Nikola Jokic had somber news to deliver.
Nikola Jokic Doubles Down On The ‘Safety’ Of NBA Athletes Following Luka Doncic Trade
Much like a lot of people, Nikola Jokic too, was left stunned after hearing the Luka Doncic trade news. And with that, he also had a concerning thought cross his mind. How safe are the NBA athletes in the current business scenario?
“I text him… He felt it, of course. I think he didn’t expect it, of course. I think he just needs to be with family right now, it’s a big move. It’s a business, I don’t know. I think nobody expected it, especially him. I think nobody is safe in the league,” Jokic stated.
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Nikola Jokic says he texted with Luka Doncic after the trade to the Lakers:
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"I think nobody is safe in the league." pic.twitter.com/vmzyWs8QYA
Surely, Nikola Jokic did provide some food for thought. However, with the deal now made, it remains to be seen how both Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic adjust to their new teams.
