Giannis Antetokounmpo's NSFW reaction finding out Mavs traded Luka Doncic to Lakers

The two-time MVP was like many NBA fans and couldn't believe the Mavs traded Luka Doncic.

Nov 27, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball up court against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

When the Dallas Mavericks traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and only one first round pick, it sent shockwaves around the NBA. It still surprises people to this day seeing Doncic in a Lakers uniform and that the Mavs would give up so quickly on a an MVP candidate.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about the trade on SPORT24, a Greek broadcasting channel, and he gave a hilarious NSFW reaction to it.

"I was having my treatment, when a friend told me Doncic became a Laker," Antetokounmpo said, via Harris Stavrou. "I was shocked. I s--t myself. If Luka is traded, everybody can be traded. He took his team in the Finals. And it's Luka Doncic. He is 26 [years old]."

Giannis Antetokounmpo on his reaction when Luka was traded: "I was having my treatment, when a friend told me Doncic became a Laker. I was shocked. I shit myself. If Luka is traded, everybody can be traded. He took his team in the Finals. And it's Luka Doncic. He is 26" - SPORT24

— Harris Stavrou (@harris_stavrou) September 23, 2025

At the time of the trade, Doncic was still only 25 years old, which made the trade even more maddening to fans. He still has a decade of being able to play at a high level, yet Nico Harrison gave up on him less than eight months after Doncic was the only player to show up for the Mavs in the NBA Finals. Kyrie Irving is a great player, but he struggled in that series outside of Game 3, and no one else could make a three-pointer.

Antetokounmpo found himself in some trade rumors this offseason after it was reported that he was seriously considering his future with the Bucks after an odd end to the season. Those rumors were only fueled when the team waived Damian Lillard, who tore his Achilles in the playoffs, to make room to sign Myles Turner, replacing Brook Lopez. He remains committed to Milwaukee as of now.

Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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An Abysmal Decision to Trade Luka Doncic Saved By Pure Luck

The Mavericks willingly shortened their title window by a decade when they traded Doncic for Anthony Davis, who is injured more often and is six years older. It was a baffling decision at the time, and confuses many stars to this day.

However, everything changed when the team landed the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft despite a 1.8% chance of doing so. That gave them Cooper Flagg, which is a saving grace for the organization. Plenty of people have bought back into the Mavs because of it, and Nico Harrison has said that people are starting to see the vision, but no one could have envisioned the Mavs landing Flagg.

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