Last night was one of those nights in the NBA — unforgettable, emotional, and surreal.
It marked Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas, the city that watched him grow from a teenage phenom to a generational superstar. Since his shocking trade to the Los Angeles Lakers during the wild late-night hours of February 1st into the 2nd, fans have been trying to process it. I remember vividly — when Shams dropped the tweet, I had to check multiple times just to make sure his account hadn’t been hacked. When the news was confirmed, I was speechless. (And if you’ve been following me, you know I’ve written about that already.)
Fast forward to last night — Luka walked back into the American Airlines Center, and the energy was electric. Every time he touched the ball, the crowd erupted. Chants of “Fire Nico! Fire Nico!” echoed through the arena, aimed at Mavericks GM Nico Harrison, still held responsible by fans for letting Luka go.
It was emotional overload for Doncic, but it didn’t stop him from doing what he does best. He dropped 45 points in a dominant 112-97 Lakers win over his former team. He looked locked in, and every bucket felt like both a statement and a love letter to Dallas fans.
But as beautiful and wild as the night was, there’s one part of the story nobody seems to be talking about…
What about Anthony Davis?
The Lakers’ co-star, a champion, a force in his own right — now seems to be playing second fiddle in his own house. Watching Dallas fans fawn over Luka felt a lot like watching someone cheer for their ex in front of their new partner. It’s awkward. It’s loud. And it makes you wonder…
How long will AD be okay with being the second love in L.A.?
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