"Just sell the team": Fans react hilariously as Jalen Rose sounds off on Mavs seemingly not wanting to pay Luka

Former NBA Star and currently an NBA Sports Analyst, Jalen Rose POPPED OFF when they talked about the Luka Doncic trade that happened in the early days of February.

On his show, former NBA star and current NBA analyst Jalen Rose didn't hold back when discussing the Luka Dončić trade that happened in early February. Rose expressed his frustration, stating that if the Dallas Mavericks weren’t willing to pay Luka—despite him leading them to the NBA Finals last season—then they might as well sell the team to another owner. (via X/@ClutchPoints)

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Fan Reactions to Jalen Rose's "SOUND OFF" to the Mavs

Jalen Rose’s unfiltered comments about the Luka Dončić trade sparked hilarious reactions from NBA fans. Many mocked the situation, joking that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was trying to justify the trade despite its flaws.

"Adam silver trying to defend the trade is wild." - one NBA fan said (via X/@Willythedobe)

Some fans also supported Rose’s "Just sell the team" statement, speculating that the Mavericks might already be considering it behind the scenes. (via X/@symbolize33)

Others turned the debate serious, arguing that trading Luka Dončić just to chase a championship was a cheap and desperate move.

"You don’t trade greatness. You don’t trade THE guy. Luka was the franchise, the one who could bring a championship—if they were willing to pay him. But they fumbled. ‘Your results reflect your standards.’ Theirs weren’t high enough. Playing it cheap never wins rings." - another NBA fan remarked (via X/@aleksyankee)

While it's normal for Jalen Rose to say that the Dallas Mavericks should sell the team, other fans are shocked about the comment, saying that it's a wild idea!

"Sell the team is wild lmao." - another NBA fan added (via X/@BlockedByBooker)

Because of the "sell the team" comment from Jalen Rose, Luka Doncic fans are trolling the Dallas Mavericks, saying that they will be the Las Vegas Mavericks sooner.

"Las Vegas Mavs." - a Luka Doncic fan replied (via X/@andrej_muzevic)

Other basketball fans are also tagging and trolling Nico Harrison, saying that he should forward Jalen Rose's comments to his higher-ups.

"@NicoHarrisonGM, please pass this advice along to your bosses." - one basketball fan suggested (via X/@Ginger_MFFL)

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Dallas Mavericks: Life after Luka

After the crazy, whirlwind of a Luka Doncic trade, let's show the Dallas Mavericks' figures post Luka.

The Dallas Mavericks is currently the 8th seed at the Western Conference with 30 wins and 26 losses, and they also have a 2-win streak. It's nice to note that they have momentum but Anthony Davis is still out in the remaining games due to his injury and won't be back until March 3. Other players such as Derrick Lively II are also injured and won't be back until April 2, so it will be best for the remaining Dallas Mavericks players to stay healthy and do their best to perform well and prove their haters wrong.

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For the Dallas Mavericks, it's best to make it to the playoffs as a way to silence their haters. If they have a fantastic playoff run, maybe the critics of the Luka Doncic Trade will realize that maybe the management's reasons are true but just like an old saying goes, the damage has been done and no one will erase the fact that the Dallas Mavericks management betrayed the people of Dallas, Texas.