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Jerry Jones is known for his unfiltered takes, but his latest comments about the Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Doncic struck a more personal chord.
Speaking during a press conference with Dallas Cowboys media on Tuesday, the longtime NFL team owner opened up about his family's reaction to Doncic's stunning move to the Los Angeles Lakers. Jones didn't hold back, calling Doncic a "personal friend" and revealing how close the two have grown over the years.
"We've watched several games together," Jones said of Doncic, whose presence in Dallas once symbolized a bright basketball future for the city. But it was what he said next that captured the pain so many Mavs fans still feel. According to NFL reporter Jane Slater, Jones shared that his wife, Eugenia-who played basketball at the all-state level and remains an avid fan-was brought to tears when news of the trade broke.
Doncic departure still stings in Dallas sports circles
The emotional response from Gene Jones reflects the widespread shock and disappointment that rippled through Dallas after general manager Nico Harrison executed the trade on February 1.
The blockbuster deal sent Doncic to Los Angeles in what has since become one of the most controversial moves in franchise history.
More than two months have ed since the trade, yet the wound remains fresh. Fans continue to question Harrison's decision, and Tuesday's media session with the Cowboys served as an unexpected reminder of just how deeply the move affected the city.
While Jerry Jones is no stranger to controversial decisions in the NFL, he seemed just as blindsided by Doncic's departure as the rest of the Mavericks faithful. And with his wife among those still grieving the loss, it's clear the pain extends far beyond the hardwood.