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In return, the Mavericks received 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis, along with Max Christie and the Lakers’ 2029 first-round pick. The trade stunned fans and analysts, with some even speculating that Shams Charania’s Twitter account had been hacked, given the enormity of the deal. Dončić, who has been a cornerstone for the Mavericks, is widely regarded as one of the NBA’s brightest stars, averaging impressive numbers of 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists throughout his career.
As the trade news sank in, many fans of NASCAR found an interesting connection to the story, reminiscing about the time when 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick raced with a Luka Dončić-inspired paint job. This happened during a NASCAR event in September 2023 at Texas Motor Speedway. The car’s design was created to promote the Jordan Luka 2 ‘Trickshot’ sneakers, with the colorway of the shoes applied to Reddick’s #45 car. The special design was a way to combine the worlds of basketball and NASCAR, especially since 23XI Racing is part-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan, though Jordan himself has no ties to the Mavericks or the NBA team’s market.
Despite the unique and vibrant paint job, Reddick’s race didn’t go as planned. Although he won the first stage of the race and earned valuable points, he ultimately finished a disappointing 25th. Nevertheless, the connection between Dončić, the Jordan Brand, and NASCAR sparked significant excitement, especially in light of the recent trade news. Fans couldn’t help but reflect on the amazing design and the brief crossover of the two worlds of sports.
