Denver Nuggets Player Criticizes ‘Strange’ Luka Doncic Trade to Lakers
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was candid in his thoughts on the recent trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
In a stunning move over the weekend, the Dallas Mavericks traded their franchise player, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for superstar forward Anthony Davis. Both All-NBA players made it clear they were not expecting the trade, a rarity in the modern NBA.
The unexpected swap not only caught the two superstars off guard but also shocked the entire NBA community. Players, media, and fans alike were left stunned by the deal, and many are still waiting to believe it when they see Doncic take the court alongside LeBron James.
Numerous players around the league have weighed in on the trade, but Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. had an especially intriguing response. Porter Jr. labeled the trade as “strange,” expressing his confusion about the move.
“I was pretty confused and we’re still talking about it, like how that’s really possible,” Porter Jr. remarked. “Obviously [Doncic is] a once-in-a-generational player. It was just a weird thing overall, so I feel like there’s some facts that are going to come out over time because I can’t really comprehend how that really makes sense, to be honest… It does seem a little strange.”
While many have expressed similar sentiments about the Doncic trade being “strange,” Porter Jr.’s comments suggest there may be more to the story that has yet to come to light. His astonishment highlights just how shocking and unpredictable Saturday’s blockbuster trade was.
