Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has expressed his desire to sit courtside for Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas. This comes after the blockbuster trade that sent Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving fans and players alike in awe.
Edwards, who faced Doncic in the Western Conference Finals, has nothing but respect for the Mavericks star.
“He beat me and took his team to the Finals,” Edwards said. “If they say I couldn’t do this, I’d go [do it]. You know what I’m sayin? Whatever they sayin about me, I’ma change the whole storyline.”
The trade that sent Doncic to the Lakers has been one of the most talked-about moves in recent NBA history. The Mavericks, in exchange for Doncic, acquired Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. The trade has left a significant impact on the league, with many players and analysts questioning the rationale behind trading a young superstar who had just led his team to the NBA Finals.
Edwards’ admiration for Doncic goes beyond his skills on the court. He sees the trade as a turning point for Luka, who will now have the opportunity to prove his worth even further.
“He just took y’all to the Finals. Hell yeah [they created a monster]. If the respect that I got for him is where I think it is, yeah they created a monster. Hell yeah. And I’m excited to play the Lakers now, cause they created a monster, boy. Man, what? He was gettin 35 like it ain’t nothin. Now like, they finna make him drop to 240 and all type of sht. Like he gon’ be in shape. Dunkin sht.”
The anticipation for Doncic’s return to Dallas is palpable. The Mavericks’ fans, who were left heartbroken by the trade, are eager to see how he performs against his former team. Edwards’ plan to sit courtside adds an extra layer of excitement to the matchup.
“I’m excited to see the first time the Lakers play Dallas the first time they play in Dallas. I’m super excited to see that. Oh my god. It’s in a few weeks? If we not playin I’m buyin front row tickets to that b*tch. Hey, for real.”
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— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) February 5, 2025
The Timberwolves’ schedule aligns perfectly with Edwards’ plans. With games on April 8 in Milwaukee and April 10 in Memphis, Edwards has a free day on April 9, the day Doncic returns to Dallas. This makes it a real possibility for Edwards to attend the game and witness the highly anticipated showdown firsthand.
