“I thought my phone was hacked”: Shams Charania reacts hilariously to Luka Doncic’s trade to Lakers

The Luka Doncic trade is still making waves even days after the news surprised the world. Shams Charania, the reporter who revealed about the trade thought that the trade was also a bad prank. (via X/@BleacherReport)

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The Internet's Reaction with Shams Charania's "Thought"

Because of Shams Charania's "I thought my phone was hacked" soundbite, NBA Fans (even casual NBA supporters) jumped in the conversation, saying that all of them on Sunday morning thought that the trade was just one bad joke! (via X/@KingFazir)

Luka Doncic fans are also in denial, saying that the trade was impossible BUT let's remember, Nico Harrison is the Dallas Mavericks' GM so anything can happen. (via X/@LukaToBron)

Others poked fun at Shams Charania, saying that Shams must be so *shocked* about the news, that he used a magnifying glass to verify if his phone was hacked! (via X/@MirazNBA)

Some NBA Fans joked about Shams Charania's reaction when he learned about the Luka Doncic trade. (via X/@realapp_)

Dallas Mavericks fans also defended Shams Charania's soundbite, saying that when they were notified of the news too, they thought it was just a spam email.

"It totally came out of no where. Even when I got the notification I though I thought it was spam lol." - one user shared (via X/@rendawg90)

Others also joked that they also thought Shams was hacked, so yes, same Shams, same!

"And then we thought he got hacked!" - another user replied (via X/@Lolzeefaf)

"Damn that’s crazy because we all thought he was hacked too." - another NBA fan added (via X/@thaofficialkat)

"Shams we all thought that you were hacked!" - another user remarked (via X/@0toHerr0)

Dallas Mavericks fans also hilariously commented that everyone thought that the trade was a prank BUT it all changed when Nico Harrison persisted and confirmed it! (via X/@DGSantiago01)

People commended Charania (even if the Luka Doncic trade broke their hearts) because Shams is one heck of an NBA Reporter!

"Shams is the NBA LEGEND REPORTER." - one netizen said (via X/@damish_1)

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Shams' not a Sham

Everybody thought that Shams' report about the Luka Doncic trade was a sham (he thought so, too) but he is not. He broke the news so casually that up until now, the world is still shocked by the trade.

According to Charania, he also didn't believe the news at first but upon confirmation and two tweets later (one about the trade, and the other was "Yes, this is real"), the trade REALLY HAPPENED leaving him surprised, too because Luka Doncic is not set on leaving the Dallas Mavericks anytime soon! So yes, we feel you, Shams!

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Charania broke the news and broke our hearts but one must commend him for being objective, clear, and logical, even if the world was in shambles when he revealed and confirmed the trade.

Much respect for our guy, Shams Charania!