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Adding insult to injury, the trade's aftermath was marred by a series of unfortunate events. Anthony Davis, the primary asset acquired in the trade, suffered an injury in his very first game with Dallas and has been largely unavailable since. Meanwhile, Luka Dončić has continued to shine individually, vying for MVP honors, which starkly contrasts with the team's declining performance.
Kyrie Irving’s injury, combined with the team’s inability to perform consistently and the internal chaos stemming from the trade and organizational mismanagement, created a snowball effect. The team was hemorrhaging games and losing support from their passionate fanbase, who expressed their frustration openly. Signs demanding the firing of Nico Briant appeared, emphasizing the level of dissatisfaction.