US EditionHall of Fame Coach Don Nelson Wears Luka Dončić Shoes in ‘Protest’ of Lakers Trade
- Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson wore Luka Doncic's signature Nike shoes in protest of the Mavericks trading Doncic to the Lakers on February 2, 2025.
- The Dallas Mavericks traded Doncic, a five-time All-NBA guard and their former Finals leader, to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, a move that stunned the league and upset many fans.
- Nelson, who led the Mavericks as head coach for eight years and maintains a strong connection to Dallas through his son Donnie's executive role, condemned the trade as a major error by the franchise.
- Nelson expressed his disapproval of the Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Doncic by donning the star's new Nike shoes and referred to Doncic as "my dear friend," highlighting his belief that exceptional players should be cherished and retained indefinitely.
- Nelson's protest highlights ongoing debate about the Mavericks' decision as the team missed the 2024-25 playoffs but won the 2025 draft lottery, indicating potential future rebuilding.
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NBA legend Don Nelson wears Luka Doncic shoes to protest 'tremendous mistake' by Mavericks
Former Mavericks coach Don Nelson protests Luka Doncic trade to Lakers while accepting Chuck Daily Lifetime Achievement Award, calling it a "tremendous mistake" by the franchise.
·New York, United States
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Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson wears Luka Dončić shoes in ‘protest’ of Lakers trade
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson is clearly not a fan of how the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić earlier this year, and he found a novel way of expressing his disapproval. The 85-year-old was at Game 2 of this year’s NBA Finals on Sunday to pick up the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award winner, recognition for his 31 years as one of the most successful coaches ever. But it was Nelson’s choice of footwear which made…
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