Lakers’ Luka Doncic’s Cowboys quip will have Mavericks fans sad all over again

Lakers’ Luka Doncic’s Cowboys Quip Rekindles Old Wounds Among Mavericks Fans

Viral Comment After Jazz Game

After the Lakers’ recent victory over the Utah Jazz, Luka Dončić made a playful remark that quickly went viral. In a postgame interview, someone asked him about his NFL team allegiance. Dončić smiled and replied:

“I’m still with the Cowboys.”

The lighthearted answer spread across social media, especially among Dallas Mavericks fans still adjusting to seeing their former star in Los Angeles colors.

Mavericks Fans React

For many in Dallas, the comment reopened lingering emotions. Dončić’s long-time love for the Dallas Cowboys had been a shared bond with local fans during his years with the Mavericks. Now, hearing him reference the Cowboys as a Laker felt bittersweet.

Social media users joked that his loyalty to the NFL team was the only thing keeping him “connected to Dallas.” Others joked that Mavericks fans couldn’t catch a break after losing both their basketball hero and seeing the Cowboys struggle in the playoffs.

A Nostalgic Moment

While Dončić likely meant his comment in good fun, it reminded many of how deeply he had connected with the Dallas community. Even now, his affection for the Cowboys remains a subtle reminder of the city he once called home.

“It’s funny — no matter what team he plays for, Luka will always have a bit of Dallas in him,” one fan commented online.

Author’s summary: Luka Dončić’s playful Cowboys remark after a Lakers win stirred mixed emotions among Mavericks fans, blending humor with nostalgia for their former star.

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