Coffee shop conversation that triggered Luka Doncic to Lakers trade goes viral: “Nico looking flabbergasted”

 

Over a cup of coffee, Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and Los Angeles Lakers GM, Rob Pelinka began discussing a startling Luka Doncic – Anthony Davis trade. The NBA world now has a photo from that encounter. A picture of both of them at Ascension Coffee in Hotel Crescent Court in Uptown Dallas has been made public by WFAA.

It has been established that this photo was taken on January 7. This was the day Harrison brought Pelinka to the outlet, according to ESPN. It was taken at 12:06 PM by a man from Dallas named Asad Munir, unaware of its importance. Little did he know, this conversation between the two GMs would shake up the NBA on another level.

Less than a month after this meeting, on February 2, the Lakers traded Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round selection to the Mavs. This was in exchange for Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. Also, Harrison, who made what was possibly the most surprising transaction in NBA history, is receiving a lot of hate mails in Dallas.

As per reports, the Mavericks took the initiative after Harrison quietly offered Doncic to the Lakers. He didn’t even get in touch with someone from another organization. So, he solely talked about a deal with Pelinka for the five-time All-Star. This meant that there was no bidding war. In addition, fans were left stunned after this image was released, putting their opinions on various social media handles.

Fans react to picture of Nico Harrison and Rob Pelinka having coffee together to discuss Luka Doncic trade

Rob Pelinka and Nico Harrison truly changed the course of the NBA for the upcoming years. This was by trading their top stars. Many would claim that the Lakers got the better part of the deal. But the NBA community was left shocked after coming to know how the trade unfolded.

Surely, Pelinka and Harrison meeting at a coffee shop to discuss the most important trade deal of this decade was not on anyone’s cards. However, this is exactly what happened, as mentioned above. Many fans took to different social media apps to put forward their views regarding the massive trade deal. One fan wrote on X, “Nico got that man Pelinka looking flabbergasted.” Check out the reactions below:

According to the image, Pelinka does seem to be a little shocked. However, it is understandable. This is especially if one were to sign a star like Luka Doncic in his prime for his side. Nevertheless, all eyes will be on Doncic and his performance with the Lakers once he returns from his injury.