The Dallas Mavericks' Great Fear That Led to the Trade of Doncic

It has been over 48 hours since the transfer of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers took place, and many still do not understand the reasons that led the Dallas Mavericks to make that move. Perhaps the most surprising aspect is that they went directly to a franchise without wanting to create noise, showing their determination to part ways with the Slovenian. A powerful reason drove them, according to Hoopshype.

What initially seems like complete nonsense starts making some sense if one is able to put themselves in the shoes of the members of the Dallas Mavericks management. Injuries, physical problems, lack of defensive willingness, undisciplined behavior in practice and off the court, unwillingness to take care of his body... All of that weighed more heavily than the enormous strengths as an actual and potential player of Luka Doncic, but there was a precedent that instilled fear in the minds of the Texan franchise.

- Doncic has reached a weight of 122kg

That refers to none other than Joel Embiid. The Cameroonian has been absent from nearly as many games as he has played, and Luka Doncic's recent behavior suggested that his absences could increase. He has reached a weight of 122kg, a figure that raised alarms throughout the franchise and was the trigger for them to consider this trade. There was a clear fear that the European's absences would become increasingly prolonged, and nothing in his attitude indicated a change, so it can be considered that Dallas Mavericks made this controversial decision with that in mind.

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