Tyrese Maxey, star player for the Philadelphia 76ers, voiced his shock over the recent trade of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The trade, which sent the generational talent Doncic to Los Angeles, was one of the most shocking trades in NBA history and sent waves of surprise throughout the league and among players. The Mavericks traded Doncic for Lakers star Anthony Davis, as the latter will now team up with Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson in Dallas.
The news came just days after Doncic had led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals, where they fell to the Boston Celtics. Observers note the deal could be pivotal for both franchises' playoff aspirations this season.
Maxey, reacting on Twitter, expressed his disbelief with just one word: 'SHOCKED!!!'. The reaction mirrored the sentiments felt widely across NBA Twitter as fans and analysts tried to wrap their heads around the unexpected move.
For the Lakers, adding Doncic, who had not played since Christmas Day due to injury, means teaming him up with LeBron James as the team aims for increased success in the tightly contested Western Conference.
On the flip side, the Mavericks now have Anthony Davis, who will bring his own brand of star power and experience. Davis joining forces with Irving and Thompson creates immediate intrigue as to how they will gel and perform on the court.
With the 76ers set to host the Mavericks on Tuesday night, fans are eager to see the new-look Mavericks play their first game post-trade. The match will serve as the first direct encounter between the two squads since the blockbuster trade.
The upcoming matchup could set the stage for many thrilling stories and narratives, especially surrounding how both teams adapted to their new rosters moving forward.