The transfer of Luka Donic Shaken the NBA and more specifically Dallas fans, who find it hard to believe in the explanations of the GM, Nico Harrison, and the executive owner, Patrick Dumont.
Suddenly, alternative theories have emerged, some imagining that the transfer would be part of a larger plan, used to put pressure on the elected officials of Texas, in order to change the rules related to casinos to build a new room … or Force a move to Las Vegas.
“I have absolutely no knowledge or conviction about the fact that there were ulterior motives”,, Adam Silver replied on these theoriesduring its traditional press conference during the All-Star Game. “There is no doubt in my mind that the Dumont and Adelson families bought this team to keep it in Dallas. And I have no doubt either as to their desire to ensure the long -term success of this franchise. »»
“A philosophical conviction”
The “commission”, however, understands the anger of Mavs fans, even if he asks them for a little patience …
“For Dallas fans, all I can tell them is once again that time will tell us if it was an intelligent exchange, but I think they should believe in their organization. Their organization has really made an exchange that she thought she was in the best interest of the franchise, and that does not mean that they are right or wrong, but it is very difficult to put themselves in their place. They live the situation. They have a philosophical conviction on what is necessary to win, and I am not in a position to question them. »»
Because some had asked Adam Silver to cancel the exchange, which is not in a position to do. The only exchange that the NBA canceled was that of Chris Paul to the Lakers, now almost fifteen years ago, but it was because the league had at the time had to take control of the Hornets, Exsangues financially.
“Regarding the anger of supporters, I am empathetic”concluded the boss of the League. “I understand it. Dallas was in the final last year. And I already said it: I really like Luka … It really seems, really clear that he was shaken and disappointed by this exchange. It was seen in his body language. »»
