Doncic-AD's all-time mega deal... Dallas rating is F and Lakers is A
Doncic-AD's all-time mega deal... Dallas rating is F and Lakers is A
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The mid-season big deal that hit the National Basketball Association (NBA) showed stark differences in ratings.
The Dallas Mavericks, who competed in the NBA championship game last season, made an all-time trade. They acquired Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis with Luca Doncic, a team ace who boasts five-time All-First Team selection and a point card, as a trade item. With the triangular trade involving the Utah Jazz, Dallas acquired Max Christie along with Davis and the 2029 first-round pick. They acquired Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris of the Lakers. Utah acquired Jaylon Hoodic from the Lakers and two second-round picks in 2025. 메이저놀이터
It was a trade that Dallas first proposed. Dallas General Manager Nico Harrison put strengthening defense capability as his top priority and negotiated with Davis only for the acquisition of control under the basket. However, not many people expected to sell Doncic, the leader and ace who led Dallas after Duck Nowitzki (retired) era, to the same conference team.
U.S. sports media reported that Dallas was aware of Doncic's weight management tendency and the resulting decline in durability. It is analyzed that the intention to sell Doncic, who will be eligible for a five-year super maximum contract (worth 345 million U.S. dollars) for the upcoming summer, at the highest point is also read. Even considering all these conditions, Dallas' decision leaves some doubt. Davis is six years older than Doncic, who was born in 1999.
ESPN gave Dallas an F rating on its trade. It does not underestimate Davis' career and current performance, but the reason was that Doncic is too good a player to give away while risking aging curve (a phenomenon in which a player's performance declines due to aging) in his mid-30s. He also raised questions over Davis' match style with Dallas.
In contrast, the team gave an A rating to the Lakers. ESPN reported, "Although it may be difficult to expect a win due to short-term performance, James is a player who can surpass LeBron James (current Lakers ace). Davis' transfer may weaken his strategy under the basket, but he has earned the future (Doncic) of his team."
Doncic lost his eligibility for a super maximum contract when he moved to the Lakers. He has no choice but to lose a lot of money. Above all, he suffered a big blow to his pride. In the midst of his prime, negative issues of lack of defense and management capabilities are being highlighted.