Why Mavericks Fans Started Buying Luka Doncic’s Lakers Jersey

The morning after the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić, fans gathered outside American Airlines Center to protest the move.

They brought signs declaring their Mavericks fandom dead and laid flowers near the statue of franchise icon Dirk Nowitzki. A few fans even held a mock funeral, carrying a coffin to the south plaza as Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” played in the background.

Three dudes brought a coffin to American Airlines Center. They’re playing “See You Again.”

“Rest in peace to the Mavs.” pic.twitter.com/0Ndv26vGyb

— Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) February 2, 2025

In the two-plus months since the trade, fan protests have come in many forms. Some Mavericks fans have chosen

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