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Hall 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 sneakers at the 2025 NBA Finals to protest Doncic's trade from Dallas to Los Angeles.
- On February 2, 2025, the Mavericks shocked many by trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round draft selection in 2029.
- Nelson, a former Mavericks coach from 1997 to 2005 with deep ties to the franchise, strongly opposed trading generational players like Doncic based on his coaching philosophy.
- Nelson expressed that in his view, a great player should be retained permanently, referring to Doncic as "my dear friend" while wearing the star's newly released Nike shoes as a form of protest against the trade.
- Nelson's public protest highlights ongoing criticism of the trade and suggests the decision may negatively affect the Mavericks' long-term prospects despite their 2025 draft lottery win.
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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…
·Idaho Falls, United States
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