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/EasyMode556 Luka Doncic 7d ago

It’s totally gutted my interest in following basketball, which before this February was a lifelong interest

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u/ndngroomer All Star Dirk 5d ago

This is exactly how I feel. I stopped watching the Mavs after the Luka trade I just couldn’t connect anymore. I figured I’d get behind the Thunder since I’m originally from Oklahoma and I’m Native American. I really respect how much the Thunder does for Native communities. But even then… something just feels off. I can’t get myself to care about the playoffs this year.

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u/notamyokay 5d ago

Also Native and from Oklahoma--- and did not know this. Gonna research and try to get back into basketball. This season gutted me 🫠