Two weeks after the Mavericks organization decided to exchange their superstar Luka Doncic, many fans and experts believe that this was part of one of the biggest transactions in the NBA history, if not the most amazing transfer in the All-NBA season -stars. Even the managers of the competition did not see it coming.
Just when the All-Star game started, commissioner Adam Silver went to the press and was again asked about his thoughts about historical trade. In fact, the Doncic-for-Anthony Davis Deal was the first subject that was supplied during his traditional press conference in San Francisco.
“I was surprised when I heard about the trade,” the NBA director admitted and later revealed that franchises in the competition rarely shared advanced information about transactions with them. Luka’s case was no different.
Adam Silver says that Mavericks fans “should believe in their organization” after the trade in Luka Dončić.
“Whether history will ultimately assess this as a smart trade, [the Mavericks] Did they think that was in the best interest of their organization. “
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As many Dallas fans have made their anger public, protest outside the Arena of the American Airlines and even during their recent competitions, Silver understands their disgust. Although their championship dreams may have crashed and burned, he hopes that they can trust the club’s decisions.
“I am empathetic,” Adam said this weekend. “I understand – Dallas was in the final last year. … it really seems, really authentic that [Dončić] Was stunned and disappointed. You could see it in his body language. ‘
The NBA director added: “I have sympathetic to the organization of the Mavericks. … whether history will ultimately judge this as a smart trade, they did what they thought was in the best interest of their organization. “
Despite his empathy, Silver did not allow the rumors that speculate how the MAVs owners want to move the franchise. “I have absolutely no knowledge or conviction that there were ulterior motives,” said the commissioner. “I have no doubt that the Dumont and Adelson families bought that team to keep it in Dallas. I undoubtedly doubt that they are committed to the long -term success of that franchise. “
