In a gripping showdown, the Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Dallas Mavericks with a score of 107-99. Luka Doncic, facing off against the team that traded him away, channeled his emotions during the match. A notable moment early in the game occurred when he sank a three-pointer, followed by a fierce stare at the Mavericks’ bench, directed towards head coach Jason Kidd.
Kidd knew about that trade and Luka knows lol pic.twitter.com/8htVmJWzoq
— Jo (@MavsStan41) February 27, 2025
Observant fans and analysts attempted to read Doncic’s lips, interpreting him as saying, “That’s what I F****** do.”
LEAKED Audio Of Luka Doncic Trash Talking Jason Kidd & The Mavericks👀:
“That’s what I f*cking do… yea!” pic.twitter.com/CWYazOEGnC
— LegendZ (@legendz_nba) February 28, 2025
After the game, Doncic reflected on his intense confrontation, stating, “It was so weird in the moment, I probably don’t know what I was doing, and I’m glad we got the win.”
It’s vital to remember that the Mavericks’ decision to trade away their generational talent in favor of Anthony Davis falls under the jurisdiction of General Manager Nico Harrison, rather than the players or coaching staff. This implies that while Kidd may not have wanted to lose Doncic, the extent of his prior knowledge about the trade remains debatable.
Jason Kidd doubled down on not knowing about the Luka Doncic trade until right before it went down, and was asked if he was fine with not knowing until the end:
“Ya, I’m an employee of the Mavs.”
When asked if he wants any say on how the roster is constructed:
I think I’ve… pic.twitter.com/0dZPMg3ozx
— Noah Weber (@noahweber00) February 8, 2025
In response to inquiries regarding the trade, Kidd explained, “Yeah, I’m an employee of the Mavs. I think I’ve said this before: I’m the coach. I coach the players that are here. We made a trade, and we got to push forward.” He further noted, “No, I’m the one who gets the groceries, and I’ve got to figure out how to use it, and so that’s what we’re doing. I don’t wanna be the one that’s buying the groceries, just give me the groceries and I’ll figure it out.”
Luka Doncic’s performance was nothing short of outstanding, as he recorded 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists against his former colleagues. This achievement marks him as the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double against every team in the league.
