In a heartfelt letter addressed to the city of Dallas and its fans, Luka Doncic expressed his gratitude and sorrow following his surprising trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka, who spent seven years with the Dallas Mavericks, shared how much the city had meant to him, both personally and professionally.
“I thought I’d spend my career here and I wanted so badly to bring you a championship,” Luka wrote, highlighting the deep connection he felt with the Mavericks organization and its passionate supporters.
Doncic reflected on his journey from a young Slovenian teenager arriving in North Texas to becoming the face of the franchise. He acknowledged the unwavering support of fans through triumphs and challenges, including injuries and the team’s Finals runs.
Luka also thanked local organizations for allowing him to give back to the Dallas community. His emotional note concluded with an assurance that Dallas will always feel like home.
The unexpected trade marks the end of an era for Dallas basketball but signals a new chapter for Doncic as he joins the Lakers in pursuit of continued success on the court.
"I thought I'd spend my career here [in Dallas] and I wanted so badly to bring you a championship."
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 2, 2025
Luka's statement after being traded to the Lakers pic.twitter.com/F4iJKVQwpx
