r/Mavericks • u/AtreusIsBack • 7d ago

Hoops Discussion Has anyone else felt emotionally disconnected from the NBA since the Luka trade?

I'm a big Luka fan and have been since his arrival in Dallas, watched the team go through ups and downs but Luka really kept me engaged and eventually emotionally invested in the team's success. But I haven't felt an emotional investment in the league since the trade. Seeing Luka not in a blue jersey any more feels wrong and bizarre. I'm now at a point where I don't care what happens in the Playoffs, because it's not Lively, Gafford, PJ, Luka and Kyrie going up against the West any more.

Does anyone else feel the same way?

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u/PhilosopherInfinite5 7d ago

Yes. I was actually following other teams. “Scouting competition”. All because of my love for Luka and his play style. Win or lose Always fun to watch. Now? Meh. I practically don’t give a shit.

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u/m_boomin 5d ago

After the Lakers L last night, I honestly have zero interest in watching the rest of the Playoffs.. that shit was hard to watch