Jason Kidd, the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, shared his thoughts on the recent trade involving star player Luka Dončić, likening it to the infamous Babe Ruth trade that took place in 1920. While Kidd acknowledged that some may find the comparison ‘kinda cool,’ it has stirred mixed feelings among Mavericks fans.

• Kidd remarked, “This is a business. It happens, right? Trades happen. This won’t be the last trade. Some have compared it to Babe Ruth, which is kinda cool.”
  (Translation: Business decisions in sports are often unexpected. The trade has been likened to historical deals, which some fans find interesting.)

Background of the Trades

The trade of Ruth from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees is often viewed as one of the most lopsided deals in sports history. Boston sold Ruth, who was coming off a season of leading the league in home runs, for $100,000, which was substantial at the time. Following this trade, Ruth transformed into one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball, garnering numerous accolades and leading the Yankees to multiple championships.

As the Mavericks continue to grapple with their performance post-trade, only time will tell if Dončić will bring a brighter future to the Lakers, while the Mavericks navigate through a potential title drought.