Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont acknowledged fans' frustration following the shocking decision to trade franchise superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers while still defending the move and making clear there are no plans to relocate the team away from Dallas.
Speaking for the first time publicly about the trade, Dumont told the Dallas Morning News that it's been an emotional week for the franchise, which has seen its own fans protest outside the arena.
"I clearly understand that, and I really appreciate that," Dumont said about the fans' reaction to the blockbuster deal "I'm a big Luka fan.