Online memes erupt as Luka Doncic reportedly got traded from Mavs due to drinking beer and smoking hookah; "Hookah Doncic led them to the Finals"

The Athletic has reported that Luka Doncic was traded from the Mavs. Trade transfers are not new to the NBA, but this time, the reasons revolved around the player's conduct.

The Dallas Mavericks are regarded as one of the most dominant teams in the NBA. The team qualified for the finals of the last season.

The club is again in the headlines! According to the latest transfer updates from The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks are trading 3 players, including Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis and Max Christie.

Rumors have it that Doncic was traded allegedly due to his smoking and drinking habits, which could pose threats to his health in the long term. Fans addressed these rumors with hilarious memes and reactions.

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Online reactions erupt as Luka Doncic gets traded from Dallas Mavericks

One fan said:

"Hookah Doncic led them to the Finals."

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Another commented:

"Smart thinking! Do you think Michael Jordan ever drank alcohol or smoked cigars?"

Netizens highlighted that it might not be the best decision for the Dallas Mavericks not to trade Luka Doncic for his drinking or smoking habits, as it is not uncommon in almost all NBA players.

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Luka at halftime (via popiyfortre/ X)

Some users mocked the player for his habits with an unrelated GIF.

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A Jayson Tatum fan remarked about the incident:

"Could never be The Anomaly."

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A user commented on the turn of events:

"From smoking hookah to smoking the Mavs. Thats how fast life goes."

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Was it a good decision for the Dallas Mavericks to trade Luka Doncic? An X-user criticized the decision:

"Imagine trading for Anthony Davis’ mid-30’s and having to spin your mid-20’s franchise player being a long term health risk? Cringe worthy."

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A netizen added about Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird:

"Imagine the Celtics doing this to Larry Bird. There should be a lot of Jobs lost in that Organization."

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Fans defended the player, claiming that his personal habits are none of their concerns:

"He could be doing crack at halftime idgaf it’s Luka."

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Some praised his skills as an NBA player, overlooking the consumption habits:

"A guy threw a NO hitter on LSD who cares."

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Dallas fans don’t seem impressed with Nico Harrison's trade decision:

"Nico you can stop with the hit pieces. this trade sucks."

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Netizens found the news unsettling. The reason for the trade had surely raised some eyebrows!

"This is just getting weird."

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An X-user added sarcastically:

"I can't believe a top-tier athlete like Luka Doncic would smoke, drink, and want to have a good time."

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Although the long-term health of players should be taken into account, most fans felt that it’s unfair to judge a player solely based on their smoking or drinking habits. Nonetheless, all we can do for now is scroll through the reactions as we await the next updates.