The Luka Dončić Trade: A Shocking Moment Captured by a Professional Poker Player
In a shocking move that sent shockwaves through the basketball world, the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team deal on February 1. The news was announced around midnight on the East Coast, and professional poker player Alan Keating was in the midst of a Golden State Warriors charity poker event in Las Vegas when it happened. In his latest vlog, Keating captured the reaction of Curry and his teammates as they learned of the trade. The video shows Curry with his jaw dropped in disbelief, while Buddy Hield repeatedly says, "that's not true," to Draymond Green. Warriors assistant general manager Kirk Lacob then approaches them to inquire about the authenticity of the trade. As the news spreads around the room, an audible gasp is heard as players and participants continue to look around in disbelief. Curry then lets out a high-pitched scream as he playfully places his phone by his ear. "To be in the stadium when this happened was unforgettable," Keating said. "Everyone's looking around at each other, 'is this real?' The dealers stopped dealing, everyone's checking their phones, we couldn't believe it." After acquiring Dončić, the Lakers finished with a 50-32 record and secured the third seed in the Western Conference. However, they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. The Timberwolves also eliminated the Warriors, who defeated the Houston Rockets in the conference semifinals. The trade was a major move for both teams, and it will be interesting to see how it impacts their respective seasons going forward. With Dončić on board, the Lakers have a new dynamic and will be looking to build on their success from last season. Meanwhile, the Warriors will be looking to bounce back from their playoff loss and continue to compete for a championship in the coming years. As basketball fans eagerly await the next chapter in these teams' stories, it's clear that the Luka Dončić trade will be a topic of conversation for years to come.
