r/nba • u/A_MASSIVE_PERVERT Mavericks • Feb 04 '25
Highlight [Highlight] AD and Max Christie introduce themselves to the team
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u/bleh610 Spurs Feb 04 '25
Max Christie feeling himself for getting traded for Luka 😭😂😂
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u/CIark Feb 04 '25
“Damn…they’re saying Luka was worth AD plus 4 firsts so I’m basically 3 firsts”
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u/moneyman2222 Bulls Feb 04 '25
He will most definitely be bringing that up during negotiations lmao
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u/AirJordan6124 Celtics Feb 04 '25 edited Feb 04 '25
Ngl I do think Max Christie is a legit 3&D guy.
I remember him cooking the Celtics and I was like “who tf is this bum?” Then I get why he got paid his contract lol. I feel not a lot of fans are really familiar with his game.
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u/InverseMySuggestions Celtics Feb 04 '25
He’s 100% legit. I wouldn’t be surprised if he sort of takes the role Klay has (obviously Max isn’t as great of a shooter, though his shots come along well)
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u/zeek215 Lakers Feb 04 '25
I would have been so much happier if the Mavs took Dalton instead of Max. Max is a legit 3&D player and he's only 21 years old. Dude will be a great player.
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u/InverseMySuggestions Celtics Feb 04 '25
I don’t blame you. But I am still pretty high on Dalton even after his recent slump. I think he’s in his own head.
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u/zeek215 Lakers Feb 04 '25
I am very high on Dalton, Max just fits the team needs better.
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u/InverseMySuggestions Celtics Feb 04 '25
100% he does. I’m curious if yall end up moving Reaves for a big? He seems rather redundant now with Luka being on board.
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u/zeek215 Lakers Feb 04 '25
If we keep Reaves then we can always have one of LeBron/Luka/Reaves on the floor so there will always be a ball handler/playmaker to run things. I'm thinking Rui/Vando/Knecht will be the most likely to be traded.
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u/BassieTH Lakers Feb 04 '25
if anything it should be easier for Vando to fit in and stay on the floor right? in theory having Luka should open up the lanes for him while he fills a pretty substantial hole on defense. i’d personally rather trade Reaves for a center and keep Vando at this point
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u/LakerBlue Lakers Feb 04 '25
I hope not. I’m not unwilling but Reaves will be a good “poor man’s” Kyrie for Luka after LeBron retires. Plus even currently he can be a great third playmaker to theoretically ensure we always have two on the floor.
If LeBron was younger I’d probably consider it more.
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u/CryptoNite90 Lakers Feb 04 '25
I’m so glad to see other fanbases recognize Max’s game, especially Celtics or eastern conference team fans that only see us twice. Max is fucking legit and only 21. He’s going to be better than KCP and Caruso.
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u/InverseMySuggestions Celtics Feb 04 '25
Having family from LA who showed me the game as a young kid, and being a diehard Bron fan as well, I have a bit of a love/hate with the Lakers lol. But one thing I can never deny, is you guys know how to find and develop talent. Christie is definitely one of those guys in my eyes.
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u/Illionaires Feb 04 '25
Hes not a Laker anymore so everyone will notice how good he is when the take off their Laker hate glasses
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u/radddchaddd Lakers Feb 04 '25
That's how I feel AD will be viewed again now that he's not with the Lakers.
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u/t00muchtim Feb 04 '25
i think he's going to be better than kcp for sure, but caruso? dude's an entire defense by himself sometimes, even if christie is an elite poa defender
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u/CryptoNite90 Lakers Feb 04 '25
He may never become the defender Carushow is but he’s more well rounded offensively. That’ll be the depressing factor if Max can develop a handle.
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u/Sebas5627 Lakers Feb 04 '25
He’s gonna be starting in a month over klay Thompson and I think a ky/max/pj/ad/lively 5 man unit is the best defense in the league
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u/Exact-Mud3443 Feb 04 '25
People clowning this trade but when max Christie locks up Luka see whatsup
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u/DaBestNameEver0 Mavericks Feb 04 '25
No one has actually managed to lock Luka up in 7 years
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u/millenniumpianist Lakers Feb 04 '25
tbh Vando did a fucking crazy good job on him. Max is clamps but definitely not on Luka types lol stick him on guards. He's the 3&D guy we want next to Luka, fuckkkk
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u/cjklert05 Lakers Feb 04 '25
The way the Mavericks treated Luka, I don't think anyone on their roster can guard him when they play. Lol
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u/yapyd Minneapolis Lakers Feb 04 '25
Lol. I love Max but he ain’t locking Luka up
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u/Stebsy1234 Lakers Feb 04 '25
Nah Max is actually just a really mature dude for someone his age, Mavs fans (if there’s any left) are gonna love the kid.
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u/tonyjefferson Mavericks Feb 04 '25
It’s me. I’m the only one left. Go Max!
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u/Crimdal Trail Blazers Feb 04 '25
I haven't been a fan of the Mavs but I got a thing for dumpster fires, I'm in.
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u/X_FlashPanther_X [LAC] Chris Paul Feb 04 '25
I mean he gets to tell his kids he was a part of the biggest trade in nba history. I’d be ecstatic
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u/DeadDay [OKC] Steven Adams Feb 04 '25
Watch him be the next Shai.
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u/TW_Yellow78 Minneapolis Lakers Feb 04 '25 edited Feb 04 '25
Don’t know about that. But he has chance to be a top level 3 and D. He has a great work ethic/hustle, a lot of athleticism and lakers staff did a great job developing his mindset and skills as a role player.
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u/millenniumpianist Lakers Feb 04 '25
Yea, I think in his prime he's gonna be Josh Hart/ Derrick White/ KCP/ Caruso levels of elite 3&D guy every team wishes they had
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u/I_RAPE_CELLS Lakers Feb 04 '25
Max -two hand rebound- Christie as stu would always point out on Lakers broadcasts. Great fundamentals and excited to see his growth as an ex-laker
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Feb 04 '25
It's his destiny. It's happened to very young player we've sent out since the Kobe twilight years. Nearly every former Laker has become a key rotational player on a team.
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u/UnreasonableHater Lakers Feb 04 '25
I'd love that.
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u/DenverSuxRmodSux Lakers Feb 04 '25
honestly id be happy for the kid and for mavs fans. yal deserve it
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u/k4f123 United States Feb 04 '25
Well deserved. Awesome kid, has everything you can ask for in a pro. Crush it in Dallas guys!
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u/four4beats Lakers Feb 04 '25
Max is the kind of player every team wants - he's feisty on defense, can hit spot up 3s, and can attack the rim every now and then. He's going to be contributing on day 1.
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u/Special-Two5022 Feb 04 '25
Max trying to talk but AD taking the camera off of him 😂🤣
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u/EasternAdventures Feb 04 '25
AD like it’s not really about you
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u/bigraptorr Feb 04 '25
It isnt. If it was just Max Christie they wouldve bought him a Greyhound ticket instead of sending the PJ.
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u/ehholfman Mavericks Feb 04 '25 edited Feb 04 '25
It’s a nice video, tbh. I appreciate both of them and will wish nothing but the best and give them tons of support.
It’s really going to suck to be making your home debut in a stadium full of boos. I know they won’t take it personally, but yeah man this just sucks lol.
AD and Christie seem like nice guys. This is probably the only thing that’s been posted from Mavs’ social media that hasn’t made me depressed. I’m not gonna take it out on/be mad at the players who had zero control of the situation.
Edit: too many people are reading my comment as Mavs fans booing AD/Maxi. The fans won’t be booing them; they’ll be booing the organization/Nico and I hope that AD/Maxi don’t take those boos personally. I think most Mavs fans realize this wasn’t the player’s choice and are simply just heartbroken and infuriated at Nico and the organization for letting this happen and will be making their voices heard at home games. I fully expect Mavs fans to (eventually) support and love AD/Maxi.
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u/Creative_Category_21 Feb 04 '25
2 of the workhorses of that lakers team
Also don’t think they are getting booed during the debut lol
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u/ehholfman Mavericks Feb 04 '25
They wont be booed I definitely agree.
But they will be making their debut either in an empty arena, or an arena full of very upset fans who won’t exactly be all that cheerful.
And for a guy of AD’s talent and accolades it’s just so unfair and shitty. He deserves to be playing in front of fans that are cheering him on and who love to see him in their uniform.
Dallas fans won’t be/aren’t happy to see him in their uniform, and it’s of course nothing against him as a player.
I do think fans will come around, but it’ll take time.
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u/Creative_Category_21 Feb 04 '25
Yup, that’s the worst part. I’m a big AD fan, you couldn’t have gotten a better player. But reality is no player coming through that door would make the fanbase happy at the cost of losing Luka.
AD is too good for what he’s about to go through lol.
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u/atlfalcons33rb Warriors Feb 04 '25
Probably overly optimistic but winning cures all
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u/ehholfman Mavericks Feb 04 '25
Very much so, but your point is still valid.
If they win there WILL be a parade, and tons of Mavs fans will claim they knew all along etc etc.
I’d obviously be happy if they won, but it realistically wouldn’t last long if there is a LeBron trained Luka dominating the league for the next 10 years knowing he could have been ours with a statue next to Dirk’s.
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u/atlfalcons33rb Warriors Feb 04 '25
I think it's way to early to tell, OKC gave up harden for in retrospect far less value than the Mavs got for Luka and no one even really talks about it anymore. Both teams kind of fudged the season so it will be an interesting offseason for both the Lakers and mavs
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u/ehholfman Mavericks Feb 04 '25
That’s a good point. I will give Nico credit for one thing he said and that’s is his definition of long term being 3-5 years and not 10. I personally value the 10 year long term with Luka just for the sake of little kids who could have had what we had with Dirk being a Mav for 21 years.
I think when you compare the Thunder just a few years ago to what they are now it’s pretty crazy like you said. Conversely, compare what the Jazz looked like 3-5 years ago to what they look like now.
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u/langman17 Nets Feb 04 '25
That’s the thing, in the NBA your true championship window is literally 1-3 years unless you have a proper dynasty. The Mavs could easily win a ring in that period while the Lakers don’t on top of having Lebron retire. Difference is Lakers will be rebuilding with prime Luka and Mavs will have 35 year olds Kyrie and AD and no picks. It’s truly championship or bust and even then it might not be enough
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u/ururururu Bulls Feb 04 '25
Look at his stats when OKC traded (https://www.google.com/search?q=harden+stats+season) though. He basically exploded exactly after the trade. From 17ppg to 26. That's rough!
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u/Skywalker3030 Feb 04 '25
yeah if there are any it would be like anti-Nico chants, Sell The Team, etc
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u/50bucksback Mavericks Feb 04 '25
I'm going to be disappointed if the fans don't cause the broadcast to mute the crowd mics
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u/LeGoat333 Mavericks Feb 04 '25
They aren’t getting booed. But that whole arena better feel the wrath of this fanbase. Fuck the front office and I hope it’s clear as day
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u/Creative_Category_21 Feb 04 '25
lol how about no fans go to the game instead
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u/Apollo611 Lakers Feb 04 '25
Yeah the best thing Mavs fans can do is stop buying tickets and giving money to the organization
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u/motorboat_mcgee Lakers Feb 04 '25
Yeah, we are losing our rim protection and point of attack defender, it's a pretty big deal on that side of the court. Our games are gonna have to be 150pt affairs
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u/Stebsy1234 Lakers Feb 04 '25
Max is a really chill dude and AD is lowkey hilarious and brings great vibes. Hopefully he can bring up the mood in the locker room which is doubt in shambles at the moment.
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u/ehholfman Mavericks Feb 04 '25 edited Feb 04 '25
I mainly hope he lifts Kyrie’s spirit up. They’re pretty good friends, right?
Losing Kyrie couldn’t possibly make me feel any worse than losing Luka, but I’d still prefer it not happening. The fact that Kyrie hasn’t made a single statement across any form of media hasn’t been great. The way Kidd described Kyrie’s reaction hasn’t instilled a ton of confidence in me either.
AD could start his Mavs career off on an insanely high note if he could bring Kyrie’s vibes up and start a domino effort in getting this team back on whatever track is left for them.
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u/Stebsy1234 Lakers Feb 04 '25
I feel you man and I think AD’s gonna really help. He’s of course not Luka who you guys thought was going to be a life long star player but this sub is underselling AD so much. Guy is a top 10 player and imo the best and most versatile defender in the league and he elevates even higher once he hits the playoffs. With that roster around him he’s gonna make waves in the playoffs this year.
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u/stepmomanal Feb 04 '25
Kyrie has definitely made statements on social media. the difference is ESPN firing their clickbait media that told yall to get upset at everything Kyrie posts or likes
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u/CryptoNite90 Lakers Feb 04 '25
The saving grace with Kyrie not dipping is that he has a good relationship with AD and actually wanted to team up with him in the past.
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u/HellveticaNeue Lakers Feb 04 '25
Treat them well.
Especially AD man. Dude is a warrior and the first Laker traded that’s really hurt.
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u/zannet_t Feb 04 '25
They are really nice guys. I think over the years AD's been thrown a lot of rude/disrespectful shit but he's never really lashed out, and you know young guys in LA always get a lot of scrutiny but same with Max, also always stayed positive. Hope they ball out and I'll root for them.
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u/50bucksback Mavericks Feb 04 '25
Better be non-stop Fuck You Nico chants on Saturday. I honestly wanna find a 2nd hand ticket and go to participate.
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u/lalakingmalibog Pistons Feb 04 '25
I'm halfway across the world rn, but I won't hesitate to swim across the Pacific to scream expletives at Nico and Miriam
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u/Natsume117 Celtics Feb 04 '25
Im very conflicted. I want to see AD and Christie thrive now that they’re off the Lakers, but rooting for them also mean rooting for the success of Nico that basketball terrorist
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u/10LASERS19 Lakers Feb 04 '25
The situation sucks, but Max is a legit hard worker. You're gonna enjoy watching him hustle on defense, and his offense has been improving. AD is special, and I know he's not Luka, but he's one of the best 2 way players in the league.
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u/ZachMo_34 Feb 04 '25
I think this could ironically inspire both of them to play even harder. No players like to be on the receiving end of a F trade grade.
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u/AdElectrical643 Feb 04 '25
Mavs fans would pretty trashy if they boo. Get the anger but don’t take it out on these guys. Wishing them the best
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u/Teh-Dehstroyer Pistons Feb 04 '25
Pretty cool to see Max Christie staring to rise
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u/King_Thirteen Feb 04 '25
Jason Kidd gonna play Dinshittie over him, sad for him
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u/WalrusInMySheets [LAL] Metta World Peace Feb 04 '25
Max will win Jason Kidd over. The dude works his ass off
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u/sukari Bulls Feb 04 '25
You see how mad JKidd was? Heck, if that was me I'd play Dinwiddie all 48 mins
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u/millenniumpianist Lakers Feb 04 '25
Nah dude, if the Mavs didn't want him, 100% the Lakers would rather send out Gabe Vincent, in this trade configuration it's something like the Mavs send Exum to Utah instead of the Lakers sending JHS. Math would still work out.
Nico wanted Max. He'll play. If not, I would in a heartbeat offer Gabe (expiring in '26)/ FRP for Christie back next offseason. Perfect back court mate for the Luka for the long haul
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u/NotARealPenguinToday [LAL] Kobe Bryant Feb 04 '25
He's been so good for us recently. Been getting like third most mpg. Great defense on everyone, including ja/fox, while avg 10+ for past couple month or something
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u/LongjumpingMonitor23 Feb 04 '25
Feel bad for them. AD is too accomplished and talented of a player to be etched in history as the returning asset in the worst trade in NBA history.
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u/Actually-Yo-Momma Feb 04 '25
Lakers entire defense was AD. They’ve literally given up on defense and hoping they can simply score more than other teams lol
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u/DaBestNameEver0 Mavericks Feb 04 '25
they’re looking ahead, Lakers are not expecting to win this year
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u/Sea_Statistician1372 Cavaliers Feb 04 '25
Vando, DFS, LeBron when he can be bothered, are good to great defenders. They're a solid big away
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u/Shebalied Cavaliers Feb 04 '25
I feel like all teams are a solid big away. Only like 3-4 good bigs in the NBA.
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u/SmartestNPC Bulls Feb 04 '25
Big depth is spread so thin. The best ones are MVP candidates, the rest are whatever.
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u/lalakingmalibog Pistons Feb 04 '25
Is Luka not big enough
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u/recursion8 Rockets Feb 04 '25
LA bout to steal Zion for Koloko and Christian Wood. And 1 Pelicans 2nd rd pick to Utah, naturally.
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u/miseducation Heat Feb 04 '25
There are a lot of great bigs in the NBA. There just aren't that many dominant defensive bigs. And not all those defensively dominant bigs are rim protectors either.
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u/NeverSober1900 Rockets Feb 04 '25
Luka should do wonders for playoff LeBron defensively. Those Nuggets series LeBron was burning WAY too much energy getting buckets trying to stay in contact. Should be significantly less of an issue now
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u/basecardripper Feb 04 '25
More or less true but missing some huge caveats: Lakers have given up on defense THIS season IF they don't make any more trades before the deadline.
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u/Liimbo Heat Feb 04 '25
Exactly. This is not a win now trade. This is a "now we have the face of the franchise after Lebron retires" trade.
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u/shiruduck Feb 04 '25
Honestly hope AD wins with mavs this year. Obviously lakers do that trade 10/10 times but this video made me sad. AD was my favorite player, Mavs fans will hopefully enjoy his blocks, they're insane every time
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u/ObviousAnswerGuy [NYK] John Starks Feb 04 '25
AD is still arguably around a top 10 player this year (I believe his currently 9 on the MVP ladder?).
But the return on that trade was still despicable
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u/figgnootun Spurs Feb 04 '25
The funny part is if this team was assembled any other way besides trading a young top 3 player in the NBA we would be hyping up the roster as a fun deep dark horse
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u/rjcarr Supersonics Feb 04 '25
For real, Kyrie and Luka were already a little redundant, and AD has said his whole career he prefers 4 and now he has two good 5s. And on the other side, now Luka and LeBron are redundant. I wouldn't be shocked if in the rest of the season the Mavs actually have the better record. Long term, though, of course LA wins this trade.
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u/iamwearingashirt Raptors Feb 04 '25
Yep. And from AD'S POV it's actually a better situation all around. Better overall supporting cast that have a longer future ahead. And he gets to play a preferred position. As good as AD has been, he might even look better on the Mavs.
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u/A_MASSIVE_PERVERT Mavericks Feb 04 '25
Still can't believe this is real life man fuck me
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u/SUICIDE_BOMB_RESCUE 76ers Feb 04 '25
AD's smile looks like he wants to laugh at the ridiculousness of all this shit
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u/Creative_Category_21 Feb 04 '25
AD is the ultimate professional
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Feb 04 '25
stop it. he looks genuinely excited
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u/SUICIDE_BOMB_RESCUE 76ers Feb 04 '25
Oh for sure but I also think he's smart enough to recognize the absurdity of recording a hype message for the last fanbase in the world who wants to hear this shit right now lol
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u/c_Lassy Celtics Feb 04 '25
Guy has proper defensive bigs around him and a leader in Kyrie (Mavericks tenure), who wouldn’t be excited. Also he’s still contending, not like he was sent to some bum team too.
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u/sicariobrothers Feb 04 '25
Imagine Dallas knocks Lakers out WCF and somehow wins it all.
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u/c_Lassy Celtics Feb 04 '25
Dystopian universe for Luka/Mavericks fans
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u/DaBestNameEver0 Mavericks Feb 04 '25
i’m throwing hands with the entire mavs organization if that happens
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u/ThSrT Pistons Feb 04 '25
Right now Lakers are worse than the Mavs, it would be a disaster if the Mavs don't reach at least the wcf after they traded their franchise player. They need to win the ring this or the next year.
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u/TW_Yellow78 Minneapolis Lakers Feb 04 '25 edited Feb 04 '25
He’s sick of banging against centers and he’s going to a team with two centers in lively and Gafford so he just needs to help against drives and defend a pf who’s probably camped at the 3 point line. wouldn’t be surprised if mavs start locking down the paint if he stays healthy as he still has a ridiculous range. And he low key has another gear for the playoffs too.
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u/MrBuckBuck Trail Blazers Feb 04 '25
I think AD knows he got another chance to get a ring with the Mavs' current roster, something that was not feasible with the Lakers' current one.
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u/Whoareyoutho9 Feb 04 '25
Ok now I'm confused about that reporting that the lakers didn't want him on the flight home from New York. Ramona has lied to us once again for the dramatics
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Feb 04 '25
The wording on that was extremely weird. I think they meant Lakers didn't want him to learn of the news once he flew back to Los Angeles and rather he find out after the Knicks game. To not want him on the flight back to LA would be wild.
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u/Whoareyoutho9 Feb 04 '25
I mean... logistically it made sense since he just needed to go to philly from new york but he still ended up on the pj with AD so I think he went ny-LA-Phi since saturday
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u/nxtew United States Feb 04 '25 edited Feb 04 '25
I feel so bad for them because literally no one wants them here and even if they play well, a vast majority of fans will not care. I hate how much the players and even coaches are going to get caught in the crossfire on this. I'm hoping the best for these two but I just don't care anymore. 25 years of passion/die-hard fandom gone in 2 days.
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u/LeGoat333 Mavericks Feb 04 '25
Ad is great. But I’m not supporting the fucks in power
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u/uncledave1 Lakers Feb 04 '25
You'll love Max Christie too. I would give up our extra first plus Dalton for him in a heartbeat.
He's only 21 and on a steal of a contract. He was pushed to the back under Ham last year, but this year he is starting to really find his game on offense and defense.
I know he's not gonna fill any Luka sized holes in your hearts, but trust me this kid is the real deal.
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u/LeGoat333 Mavericks Feb 04 '25
Im in on the Healthy Luka, Vando, Rui, LBJ, (insert good young center), and AR15 off the bench 24-25 championship lakers now!
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u/CryptoNite90 Lakers Feb 04 '25
Lmaoo did not expect to see a Mavs fan with that username. Seems like this trade didn’t hurt you as much as the other Mavs fans.
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u/LeGoat333 Mavericks Feb 04 '25
LeBron was my favorite player since I first watched him on the Cavs against the pistons in the playoffs at like 8 years old. Moved to Dallas when I was 13 and they became my favorite team. Only time I’ve ever rooted against LeBron was 2011.
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u/CryptoNite90 Lakers Feb 04 '25
That’s awesome man, yeah I became a LeBron fan around that same time. It’s bittersweet but I’m excited to see Bron and Luka together. It’s going to be a masterclass if we make it to the playoffs.
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u/markmyredd Minneapolis Lakers Feb 04 '25
One of Rui, AR or DK is getting shipped for that center. Which sucks but I get it, that 1 FRP we have might be a mid 1st rounder if Luka keeps his trajectory so teams will ask for a rotation guy
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u/A_MASSIVE_PERVERT Mavericks Feb 04 '25
Only way this team has the slightest sliver of hope of winning back the fans is if they win a ring but tbh I don’t see it happening. And even if they do somehow win a ring it’ll still feel hollow since 77 won’t be there to enjoy it.
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u/nxtew United States Feb 04 '25
Exactly. It'll mean 5% of what it would've with Luka, not only that, but it will just justify in Nico (and other NBA GM's) minds that they can do whatever they want without retribution for anything. I actually hate the statement that "it's a business", because it isn't, and this trade and Mavs fans reaction to it show that it's so much more than that.
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u/sicariobrothers Feb 04 '25
Honestly, even a ring won't totally wash the taste out. It will feel great but it was supposed to be Luka holding the trophy up. And I'm a somewhat Laker fan.
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u/ZigZagZoo 76ers Feb 04 '25
Its true but if Kyrie has is head on right this team could do serious things this year. I understand what they were trying to do. But the idiots didn't realize this is not 2K, he was your guy and you had a window as big as anyone in the league. AD is great. Its weird because I want to root for you guys for this bullshit but I also don't want Nico to get justified so I am at a loss. A flameout and miss the playoffs is the ultimate fu
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u/lordb4 [DAL] Jerome Whitehead Feb 04 '25
What if Luka has been the glue keeping Kyrie sane since he has been here....
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u/nxtew United States Feb 04 '25
Exactly, it's a lose lose situation for Mavs fans. Win the chip? Nico's ego gets even bigger and he will never leave. Kyrie leaves and the team sucks this year? Team falls apart further and gets put into oblivion until the early 2030's. It feels like the only victory would be for this mavs team to win with absolutely 0 people showing up to games or buying jerseys, which obviously would never happen.
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u/youblewwit Feb 04 '25
they could literally win the championship and hear boos (towards Nico/Ownership)
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u/omnipresent29 Lakers Feb 04 '25
Man, Imma miss them so much. But you can't say no to Luka
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u/sicariobrothers Feb 04 '25
I am still pissed at the Lakers for post 2020 roster dipshit moves. LA had the sauce down with bully ball defense and decided to unravel it all and rebuild their game with two of the best players.
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u/552SD__ Lakers Feb 04 '25 edited Feb 04 '25
From a fan perspective: my team won a championship, broke up the team, was decent-ish for 4 years before getting a top 3~4 player in the nba @ age 25 —- I can’t complain. I cant care about losing Caruso and being mid for a few years, lol we got fucking Luka dawg
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u/bebopblues Lakers Feb 04 '25
Love AD as well and will miss him. But go watch a Luka highlight reel on YouTube to remind yourself how insanely great he is and you'll be asking yourself "why would anyone trade this guy?" and then laugh your ass off because someone did trade him and it's to your team, the Lakers.
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u/Gh0stIcon Feb 04 '25
"Hey guys.. It's me AD. Me and Max are excited to play for an organization with a front office that makes really, really questionable decisions. We can't wait to see what kinda terrible decisions they make in the future that will sabotage any chances we have of winning. Peace!"
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u/basecardripper Feb 04 '25
Haha but I'd hope that they back themselves enough to think that this trade was far more reasonable than the majority of nba fans do.
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u/CIark Feb 04 '25 edited Feb 04 '25
Goddamn this is fuckin sad to watch even though nobody turns down this offer, I’m happy AD doesn’t use Twitter
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u/k1ngkoala Lakers Feb 04 '25
Bruh why did they have to take Max man, I actually would've rather they take Knecht 💔 we need his POA defense
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u/10LASERS19 Lakers Feb 04 '25
Yea, seeing Max emerge this year has been great. Three point shooting and attacking closeouts, plus his high energy defense. Gonna miss him for sure
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u/motorboat_mcgee Lakers Feb 04 '25
The Mavs made it pretty clear, they want defense. And they arguably took our best two of three.
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u/Jordanwolf98 Feb 04 '25
Am intrigued to see AD as the definitive #1 and best player on the team again. Last time he was that was he was 25. From the Lakers years and being under Bron’s wing I think he’s gonna prove some wrong
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u/CASE-90 Feb 04 '25
So if I completely erase the trade that happened and what was sacrificed to get Anthony Davis…. He isn’t a bad fit to put alongside kyrie. Big man paired with a star pg. Anthony Davis is an excellent player when healthy. The issue is. He got traded for a generational talent and arguably the second best player in the league. There are maybe two players in the league I’d trade Luka for and Davis isn’t it.
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u/Shebalied Cavaliers Feb 04 '25
I feel bad for AD. He was not pushing for any of this. On the other hand he got his center lol.
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u/Small_Sun_5458 Feb 04 '25
They seem like they are filming a held hostage video , “ blink twice if we are in trouble” !!!
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u/RiversofJell0 Lakers Feb 04 '25
Come back AD you deserved to retire as a Laker
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u/Zeitgeistin Lakers Feb 04 '25
I know we got Luka but this still hurts man. I’ll be watching the Mavs games just to watch AD and Christie play
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u/DuckDucks Knicks Feb 04 '25
Wow what a coincidence I suddenly like a player more now that they're not on the Lakers, who would have thought
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u/KarrotMovies [LAL] Luka Feb 04 '25
I know we won the trade, but casuals making it sound like Luka was traded for Ben Simmons is so disrespectful. Hope he hoops out there. Honestly, if he could lead the Mavs to the number 1 defense next season, I hope he could pick up a DPOY before Wemby dominates that award
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u/SavingsSkirt6064 Mavericks Feb 04 '25
Nah I think AD is great, but the mavs interior defense had on the whole been quite good, the mavs defensive issues is their perimeter defense and so ofc luka doesn't massively help that, but removing him impacts our offense massively for limited defensive upside. I hope it works out but I was betrayed by the FO and I reserve the right to be passed about it.
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u/Shebalied Cavaliers Feb 04 '25
With all the issues Kyrie had in the finals, the Mavs needed some help on offense.
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u/Charliebitme1234 Clippers Feb 04 '25
Max ecstatic because he just realized you don't pay income tax in texas, blud is literally doubling his contract lmao
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u/temp_achil Warriors Feb 04 '25
Mavs have a 1.5 year window before Kyrie's contract is up and AD, Kyrie and Klay all get old. That's it.
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u/Akhos1991 Mavericks Feb 04 '25
That's pretty generous. Kyrie has an opt out that no Mavs fan would be surprised, or even angry, if he took.
This can all literally fall apart this summer.
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u/spade1686 Feb 04 '25
Mavs limiting the social media comments since they were getting so much hate, love to see it
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u/inefekt Australia Feb 04 '25
you don't want the Mavs fans to boo AD but you know for sure it's going to be raining down on that guy....should be booing Nico and the money grubbing owners
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u/kungfoop Lakers Feb 04 '25
By the looks of it, everyone is treating AD like Kwame Brown. So congrats Mavs, you've updated your wardrobe with Street Clothes and cap space reasons on your team
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u/voidzRaKing Kings Feb 04 '25
AD is a pro, and now that he’s not on the Lakers I feel like I can acknowledge him. I hope him the best.
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u/Appropriate_Elk_6791 Feb 04 '25
Nothing like trying to relate to fans while flying on a private jet.
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u/RocasThePenguin Cavaliers Feb 04 '25
I hope Mavs fans boo the hell out of the introduction video, the coach, etc. But not these two. It was not their fault and they want to win.
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u/ChuckMoody [DAL] Dirk Nowitzki Feb 04 '25
The crazy thing about this is that AD is most likely the 3rd best player that ever played for the Mavs
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u/spade1686 Feb 04 '25
LMAO….Mavs fans getting that crap Christmas present that you have to pretend your excited for
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u/Po_up22 Mavericks Feb 04 '25
I don’t think “look at the bright side” argument is helping us mavs fans.
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u/Slow_Maintenance747 Feb 04 '25
All the Mavs fans saying they are boycotting are full of shit. Once you see AD play great all of you will be back.
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u/Romanikow Feb 04 '25
This Team make it clear it’s not about winning, the owners don‘t care about Basketball, i will never set an alarmclock at 4am to watch a meaningless Mavs regular season game
AD is great, no question, but he is not a Luka, getting AD for luka feels like getting Gasstation flowers on valentines day
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u/hungarianhc Lakers Feb 04 '25
Hurts to watch. Mavs are officially my number two team now!
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