Dallas Mavericks struggling to get off the ground: ‘Luka Doncic’s trade curse will last 77 years’
In a stunning turn of events, the Dallas Mavericks' 2024-25 season concluded on April 19, 2025, exactly 77 days after the franchise traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.This eerie coincidence has led fans and analysts to draw parallels to the infamous "Curse of the Bambino" that plagued the Boston Red Sox for decades.On February 1, 2025, the Mavericks made a bold move, sending Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. The trade was unexpected, as both teams had previously denied any interest in such a deal. The decision was reportedly influenced by concerns over Doncic's fitness and the looming supermax contract.Since the trade, the Mavericks have faced a series of misfortunes. Anthony Davis suffered an injury in his first game with Dallas, and key players like Kyrie Irving and […]
