Hoops fans were left wondering if a viral joke was taking place as news of Luka Dončić being dealt to L.A. unfolded.
Late Saturday night, the NBA world’s collective comprehension broke.
Maybe that’s the purpose of breaking news, at least when it reports that one of the NBA’s top-tier stars is traded to one of NBA’s most visible franchises with zero rumor, warning or inkling to precede it.
The mass confusion and disbelief was so great that even the reporter who broke the news, Shams Charania of ESPN, was forced to reassure the general social media public that neither hacking nor humor was at play.
“Yes, this is real,” he posted before reiterating the details of the trade.
With the absolutely stunning news that Luka Dončić is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers in a multi-team deal, the league’s players, media and fans took to social media to express their (in)comprehension.
