Doncic Opens Up After His Departure from the Mavs: "I Felt Like My Heart Had Been Broken"

Two months ago, **Nico Harrison and Patrick Dumont** decided to trade **Luka Doncic** to **Los Angeles Lakers**. Today, the **Dallas Mavericks** have been eliminated from the play-in, confirming that after reaching the NBA Finals last season, they won't even make the playoffs this season. In an interview with ESPN, Luka Doncic expressed regret over how everything unfolded, especially not understanding why he continues to be criticized when he hasn't said anything negative about anyone: "It's just sad how it's being discussed now. I never said anything bad about him, and I just want to move on. The fans, my former teammates, I will always carry them in my heart. It's time to move forward from there." He insists that he knows where the negative comments about him (being overweight, shisha smoker, unprofessional, etc.) come from, which obviously have come from the higher-ups at the Mavs: "I mean, it hurts, depending on how you take it. Most of it came from Dallas, so I didn't want to respond. But I don't really read so much. I'm just trying to focus on my path." He recounted how he found out and thought it was an April Fool's joke: "I was in bed. My TV wasn't working, so I was watching a movie on the iPad before bed. The first thing I said, probably three times, was: 'Is this an April 1st joke?'" And he made it very clear that it was very sad for him: "Sadness, above all. I was still in shock. A tremendous shock. I felt like my heart had been broken, honestly." Regarding whether he wants to continue playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, he has no doubts: "Of course. That's an easy question." "Yes"

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