NBA fans create conspiracy theory on break up between Mavericks and Luka Doncic
By Tyler Reed

Folks, it's time to come to the realization that Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers actually happened.
Yes, the Dallas Mavericks traded away the face of their franchise for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round selection.
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So, what happened behind the scenes that would cause the Mavericks to want to trade away one of the best players in the league?
The answer may not be certain just yet; however, some fans have already taken to social media to create some fun conspiracy theories.
25 yr old Luka Doncic playing with a beer in his hand for the next 10 yrs of his prime >>> Paying what will be an old Anthony Davis to sit in street clothes on the bench w/ Irving pic.twitter.com/vfCd1qruni
— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) February 2, 2025
DAL could have gotten a king’s ransom by taking offers on Luka
Remember last year when Michael Finley had to take a beer away from Luka Doncic after they won the west finals?
— 🇺🇲 Jordan Iverson 🇨🇦 (@MidGround_) February 2, 2025
The rumor is that Luka has a drinking problem, and that's one of the reasons he can't control his weight. #LukaDoncic pic.twitter.com/CmdbIc1yKx
Luka Doncic was out of shape in Dallas, imagine how things will be after those Hollywood Nights! https://t.co/Jvqt2OBl0Z
— Ben Maller (@benmaller) February 2, 2025
Luka Doncic has reached up to 270 pounds and the Mavericks were growing concerned, per ESPN pic.twitter.com/sNksitvyeY
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 2, 2025
Doncic's conditioning has been pinpointed as one of the major concerns the Mavericks had moving forward.
Rumors state that Doncic had reached 270 lbs and that the Mavericks were less than thrilled with the way Doncic had been handling his conditioning
The viral moment of Michael Finley grabbing a beer out of Doncic's hand while celebrating the Mavericks Western Conference Finals win has now begun recirculating on social media.
Whether or not the weight issue was a serious concern for the Mavericks, Doncic's numbers this season are still on pace for his usual MVP-like seasons of the past.
Doncic is currently averaging 28 points per game, with 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The Lakers are getting a top player.
Los Angeles also may be getting a player who is hearing the noise and will be out for vengeance when he arrives at the Crypto.com Arena.
Crypto.com sounds strange. Can we just go back to calling the Staples Center again? Or, in a few months, it may be called the arena that Luka rebuilt.
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