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Nelson wears Luka Doncic shoes in protest against Lakers trade
Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson wore Luka Dončić shoes to a game in protest of the Lakers' trade, a rare and unconventional display of his disapproval for the Dallas Mavericks' earlier deal.
Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson wore Luka Dončić shoes as a 'protest' against the Lakers' trade that sent the Slovenian star to the Dallas Mavericks earlier this year, showing his disapproval of the move. The 85-year-old coach made the bold fashion statement during a recent game. Nelson's actions were seen as a clear sign of his discontent with the trade, which he felt was not handled fairly by the Lakers. The move sparked a conversation about NBA trades and player compensation.
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