More Than a Game: The Heartbreak of Luka Dončić's Trade and the Death of MFFL
Sports have always been more than just wins and losses. For true fans, a team is part of their identity, woven into their daily lives, their memories, and their relationships. That’s why the recent trade of Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t just a business transaction - it was a gut punch to a community that had embraced Luka as one of its own. For me personally, it felt even deeper, like losing a piece of my son, Shawn Jr., all over again. Shawn Jr. was a basketball player and a huge basketball fan. Luka wasn’t just a great player to Shawn Jr. - he was the player. From the moment Luka entered the NBA, Shawn Jr. saw something special in him. He believed in Luka before the rest of the world fully did, calling him the greatest of all time when he was still proving himself. Luka was his iPhone background. His admiration wasn’t just about stats or skills; it was about the way Luka played—with passion, creativity, and joy. To Shawn Jr., Luka ...