Serena Williams’ childhood coach, Rick Macci, shared his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks’ shock decision to trade Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers. The unexpected choice has sent shockwaves throughout the basketball community and beyond, prompting criticism from disgruntled fans and analysts, some of whom protested outside the American Airlines Center.
Serena Williams’ former coach, Rick Macci, has disapproved of the Dallas Mavericks’ recent decision to trade superstar Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers. The unexpected choice has sent shockwaves throughout the basketball community and beyond, prompting criticism from disgruntled fans and analysts, some of whom protested outside the American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks completed a significant trade that sent Doncic, teammates Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris to Los Angeles. In exchange, Dallas received star player Anthony Davis, prospect Max Christie, and a crucial 2029 first-round draft pick.
The decision has also attracted responses beyond basketball. On Wednesday, Macci expressed his opinion regarding the trade on his X account.
“TRADE….. The action of selling goods or services or a Global Iconic Superstar Generational talent in his prime. EPIC MISTAKE…The action of selling goods or services or a Global Iconic superstar Generational talent in his prime. Luka Doncic,” Macci tweeted.
Frances Tiafoe, who is ranked World No. 18 and is currently taking part in the Dallas Open, also shared his thoughts on the unexpected decision. In a recent video interview shared on social media, he expressed his surprise about the move, demonstrating empathy for Mavericks fans.
“The dudes didn’t know. AD (Anthony Davis) and LeBron (James) good game last night in New York. It came just out of nowhere and Luka has been hurt. I feel for Dallas, man. I thought y’all really had another Dirk (Nowitzki) that was going to be here for 20 years. European dude, going to bring one to the city. He took us to the final league before we got Kyrie (Irving).
Now we got Klay (Thompson) up there. Man, that’s crazy. But playing with LeBron, that’s going to be epic to watch in LA but I feel for y’all losing him. But sports man, it is what it is. It’s a business,” Frances Tiafoe said.
