Former Dallas Mavericks head coach Don Nelson attended the NBA Finals to accept the Chuck Daily Lifetime Achievement Award and expressed his disapproval of the trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, calling it a “tremendous mistake.” Wearing Dončić’s new Nike shoes in protest, Nelson highlighted the backlash from fans and the Mavericks’ poor performance following the trade, which left them finishing 10th in the Western Conference. While the Mavericks secured the No. 1 draft pick, many still resonate with Nelson’s sentiments regarding the team’s decision.
