Let's talk about Luka Doncic's move to the Lakers.  A lot of people didn't like Nico Harrison's decision. It was a shocking move.  But some people think the Mavericks’  decision has some logic to it.   This transfer was supposedly triggered by a comment made by Reggie Miller 3 years ago.  In the middle of the 2020 season, Reggie Miller said Luka needed to lose some weight.   The Mavs were hoping a public callout might help him pay more attention to conditioning.  Luka himself said he had relaxed a bit too much. But then he hired his own body team.  I guess that was a good start.

    Unfortunately, three years later, Luka was still struggling and he had gained a lot of extra weight.  People thought he was missing some games because of  injuries but he was actually dropping weight.  According to ESPN, Luka ended up having a different explanation.  Luka would often argue with referees.  I think he should be more careful with his public image.  Luka is sometimes seen as a selfish superstar.  But maybe he just needs more time to mature.  He was pretty young when he started playing with grown men.  Maybe he was just a bit immature.

    There are also different ways to look at coaching and team dynamics.  Some people worry that he wouldn't fit well with some teams.  Maybe it is true.  I think Luka deserves a bit more patience.  After all, his team is still winning.  The Lakers might be the best place for Luka to grow.  Magic Johnson thinks so too.   Luka was excited to play with his favorite player, LeBron James, and learn from him.  He even said it would be a dream come true.  LeBron is a great example.  He is very disciplined and works hard.  Luka admires him.   Luka even said he would try to learn everything from his new teammate.

    Countless fans think Luka is a great player and should have been given more time to grow by the Mavs.  The Mavericks should have given him more time.  Luka needs a good environment to grow.  After all, he is a great player and has the potential to be a huge part of a championship team.

    Let's take a look at some history.  A long time ago,  Jason Kidd, a young point guard, was traded by the Mavs.   They later realized that was a mistake.  Maybe they didn't learn from that.  Luka would be a great addition to any team.  We can't really blame him for being excited about playing with LeBron.  He can learn a lot from him.  He should be able to improve his conditioning and become a better player.  We will see if he lives up to his expectations when he plays with his new team.  The Mavs made a mistake letting him go, but it is always interesting to see how different players perform in different teams.

Luka Doncic's Transfer To The Lakers was Probably a Mistake

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