LOOK: Mavs fans protest with mock funeral after Luka Doncic trade to Lakers
raul barrigon
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Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather at a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Many Dallas Mavericks fans flocked to the American Airlines Center before Sunday's NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets to protest after learning their franchise player Luka Doncic had been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis through a sudden, single-team negotiation. Some of them even brought a fake coffin to symbolize that their love for the team had died after the shocking move.
Check out the pictures that, in some years, might be remembered as historic.
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans leave notes and memorabilia before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A Dallas Mavericks fan leave a Mavs jersey at the statue of former player Dirk Nowitzki before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A Dallas Mavericks fan leave a Mavs jersey at the statue of former player Dirk Nowitzki before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans leave notes and memorabilia before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans walk to the arena with a coffin during a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans walk to the arena with a coffin during a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans walk to the arena with a coffin during a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans walk to the arena with a coffin during a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans walk to the arena with a coffin during a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather at a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather at a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather at a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather at a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; An LA Laker fan stands among Dallas Mavericks fans as they gather at a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; An LA Laker fan stands among Dallas Mavericks fans as they gather at a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather at a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather at a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather at a mock funeral before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans leave notes and memorabilia after the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans leave notes and memorabilia after the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans leave notes and memorabilia after the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans leave notes and memorabilia after the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks fans protest the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans leave notes and memorabilia after the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center to protest the trade of Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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