
The NBA world was left in shock. When news broke about the trade sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans responded with memes.
As expected, social media exploded with memes, hot takes, and wild reactions, turning this historic trade into one of the most viral sports moments of the year.
Fans can’t believe Doncic is leaving Dallas
Luka Doncic has been the face of the Dallas Mavericks since his rookie season, and many fans found it hard to process his departure. Memes flooded in, showing Mavs supporters devastated by the news, some even comparing the trade to a dramatic breakup.
Lakers fans celebrate Doncic with memes
On the flip side, Lakers fans were living their best lives. It is possibly the biggest NBA trade of the last 30 years. Also, most fans, especially from the Dallas area, can’t believe they actually did it.
NBA World reacts in disbelief
The talks reportedly began on January 7th between the two General Managers, and they were able to keep everything under wraps. No one in the NBA community suspected that a trade of this magnitude could happen.
Dallas reached the NBA Finals last season and just traded away their biggest star, citing economic and commitment doubts about the future.
Davis memes and Doncic’s arrival to the Lakers
Several NBA players also joined the online chaos, with cryptic tweets and emojis expressing their disbelief. Many players believed that Shams Charania, the ESPN journalist who broke the news, had been hacked. This speaks to the unexpected nature of the events.
The trade may have sent shockwaves through the league, but it gave the internet plenty of material for jokes and viral content. As the dust settles and Doncic adjusts to life in Los Angeles, fans are bracing for more meme-worthy moments during the upcoming NBA season.