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Los Angeles Lakers’ governor Jeanie Buss shares real reason behind Luka Doncic- Anthony Davis' trade secrecy

The Los Angeles Lakers shared on a podcast why they wanted secrecy for the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. She shared that they wanted to avoid Dallas Mavericks fans' ire and ensured that the trade went smoothly. In the process, they didn't keep even the players in the loop to avoid media leaks. Insider Shams Charania recalled how he broke the news about the trade. When the deal came into light, it started a meme fest among the Mavericks fans.
Los Angeles Lakers’ governor Jeanie Buss shares real reason behind Luka Doncic- Anthony Davis' trade secrecy
Los Angeles Lakers’ governor Jeanie Buss shares real reason behind Luka Doncic- Anthony Davis' trade secrecy (Image Credit: Getty Images)

Key Highlights


  • On a recent podcast with NBA veteran Antonio Daniels and broker Rob Perez, Lakers’ governor Jeanie Buss shared that the trade needed only a leak to go haywire.
  • The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade sent shockwaves among basketball fans. Shams Charania revealed that even players were clueless about the trade.
  • When Dallas Mavericks fans came to know about the deal, it sparked shocking reactions among them

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the most dramatic events earlier this year. The Lakers' governor, Jeanie Buss, recently shared on a podcast that they kept the trade entirely under wraps. Earlier, insider Shams Charania claimed that even players had no idea the trade was coming.

Los Angeles Lakers’ governor Jeanie Buss explained how trade was kept top secret


The Los Angeles Lakers’ governor took the fans back to when they were inking the shocking trade. She told all about it on a podcast with broker Rob Perez and NBA veteran Antonio Daniels. Her idea was to keep the trade entirely under wraps and create an airtight environment around it to avoid media leaks.
Buss explained the media’s influence over the previous trades, saying that they had to roll back some of the strategic decisions in the past due to fans’ pressure. With the Doncic-Davis deal, they were extra cautious and did not keep even the players in the loop.

When Insider Shams Charania spilled beans over Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade news reveal


The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade took the basketball world by storm. No one had a clue about the trade, and even the players were kept out of the loop. It was done to ensure that the trade went smoothly without gathering Dallas Mavericks fans’ ire. Insider Shams Charania sat down for a tell-all on The Young Man and The Three podcast, where he recalled the moment of sharing the trade’s news. He said:
My hands were shaking, you know, you had to make sure every detail was right. You had to make sure there was no typo. I had no graphic to go with it; it was so sudden.”
Shams Charania’s Insane Story About Breaking the Luka Doncic Trade

Earlier, in February, Charania spoke about it in another interview, detailing how clueless the players were. ESPN tweeted his reaction, which read:
This deal materialized in the shadows … LeBron James had no idea this was coming. Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I’m told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade.”
Per various media reports, the deal was carried out at midnight, leading to fans’ shocking reaction the day after. A hilarious meme was tweeted by NBA memes, which read:
“East coast fans reading the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade tweet”

The tweet garnered hilarious reactions. A fan wrote, “People are going to wake up lost.”
The other fan expressed disbelief, saying, “I almost want to go back to sleep in an attempt to turn myself off and back on to see if all this is real.”
Also Read: “A trade that attracted a lot of attention” - Did Adam Silver just admit Luka Doncic’s trade increased NBA viewership?
What was your reaction when you came to know about the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade? Share in the comments.

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