NBA Fans didn’t waste a second turning Kyrie Irving’s latest social media post into a full-blown meme fest. The Dallas Mavericks guard shared a cryptic thought about power and control, writing, “Divide and rule has always been an aspect of colonialism which is designed to keep us weakened and confused.” While the post sounded like classic Kyrie philosophy, fans immediately linked it to something far less political — the recent Luka Doncic trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Replies flooded in from all corners of basketball Twitter. @sleevedspida hit the viral jackpot with, “Is that why Luka was traded for glass man?” — a jab at the Lakers’ injury-prone roster. Another user, @dominusdiego, warned, “I wouldn’t talk that way unless you want your Mavs owners to trade you.”
The timing of Kyrie’s post didn’t help. The Mavericks have been under heavy scrutiny since the blockbuster trade, with many NBA Fans calling it one of the most confusing deals in recent years. Some say Kyrie’s comments unintentionally made the team’s situation sound like an internal rebellion rather than a front-office decision.
While Irving is no stranger to posting deep or controversial takes, his timing has once again given fans all the material they need. NBA Fans aren’t just laughing at the connection — they’re turning it into one of the internet’s newest running jokes.
The Mavs might be trying to move forward, but online, the fans have decided otherwise. As usual with Kyrie, a single sentence was all it took to set social media on fire.
NBA Fans Definitely Not Over The Luka Doncic Trade
Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers. A headline that has been months ago. But the months have not been enough to heal the wounds for some NBA fans. And it’s grown into a full-on cultural trauma.
@TxQueenTee captured the collective pain with a post saying, “me at 90 years old still talking about how the dallas mavericks ruined my life in february 2025.” The caption came with a GIF of old Rose from Titanic saying, “It’s been 84 years.” NBA Fans instantly related.
The emotional damage clearly runs deep. @N0ZIA simply posted, “I still remember what happened that night,” while @Ptalkshoops added, “completely sucked my interest out of this team. I don’t even care that we’re cheeks rn. as weird as it sounds i miss when i was depressed after every loss but now i just don’t give a damn.”
For NBA Fans, the trade wasn’t just a roster move — it was the end of an era. Doncic’s bond with Dallas had defined the team’s identity, and many supporters say they still can’t process the decision.
Analysts have described the deal as “high-risk and low-logic,” especially given the uncertainty surrounding the return pieces. Yet the most noticeable impact hasn’t been on the standings — it’s been on morale.
Whether it was front-office strategy or internal pressure, NBA Fans agree on one thing: the Mavs haven’t been the same since that night. And judging by the ongoing grief online, it’ll take more than a few wins to heal this heartbreak.
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