"Dallas hasn’t been the same ever since they traded Luka": Netizens joke as massive dust cloud engulfs Dallas

The news about Luka Dončić being moved from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in February was one of the most baffling trades in the history of the NBA. Basketball fans claimed it might not have been made by Nico Harrison, the Mavericks' General Manager.

The recent reports about dust blankets engulfing Dallas City following the trade had fans draw a hypothetical comparison.

Although the phenomenon is related to climate change, netizens commented,

"Dallas hasn’t been the same ever since they traded Luka."

The shocking picture of Dallas stirred chaos and concern among netizens. While many joked about the missing link with Luka Dončić's trade, the situation was a threat due to environmental factors.

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Netizens joke as massive dust cloud engulfs Dallas

Dallas hasn't been the same (via X/@goodboyontwt)

Luka Dončić's trade has affected fans significantly. Given the sudden occurrence of the unusual phenomenon, a user claimed that Dallas isn't the same as it used to be a few months back.

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Netizens apprehended that Nico Harrison's decision might have opened Pandora's box.

"Did Nico Harrison open a tomb or something? My god."

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The apocalypse (via X/@Jarrett_Lash)

Another user shared a photoshopped image to highlight the implications.

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Users resented the trade as they blamed Harrison.

"It’s all your fault Nico Harrison. Sell the team"

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Another user added,

"omg Dune in real life"

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Netizens felt that Luka Dončić's stepping away from the team might end in the downfall of the Dallas Mavericks.

"that isn’t dust,it’s just the Mavericks’ defense disintegrating before our eyes."

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Users sarcastically remarked that the former Dallas player kept things in place:

"Luka was single handedly keeping this at bay"

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Another X-user remarked about the incident,

"just wait until the giant worms emerge from the ground"

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Basketball enthusiasts hinted at Tuesday's match between Adrien Autry-led Cyracus Orange vs SMUs, which took place in Dallas. However, the game ended in Cyracus' loss at 77-75.

"god warning folks that adrian autry is in town"

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A netizen commented on the recent chain of events:

"Lmao Dallas having the worst month in history. Luka traded, eagles win Super Bowl, AD hurt, Kyrie hurt and now this"

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The Luka Dončić Trade

Dallas Maverick's trading Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis resulted in fans deep-diving into the alleged reasons. The official reasons have not been confirmed yet, but rumors are that it was due to the player's unhealthy choices that can impact the team in the long run.

Besides the Rookie winner, other players like Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris were traded to the LA Lakers in exchange for Max Christie.