TRADE: THJ+3 2nds to DET | Grimes to DAL

[Jason Terry]

Gotta say, I expected a considerably more jovial atmosphere around here today. We're all happy the Mavs made what is obviously a great and productive trade, but with the hate heaped on Hardaway over these past several years, I expected to see a line of gleeful grave dancers form to the left.

It’s a great day for sure. We got better. I love Hardaway as a mav and a leader for us. I’m appreciative of his help to keep us afloat during some rough times. I’m sad to see him go out like he did. 

Luka over the last two years has been increasingly vocal on the court regarding Hardaways play (blown assignments, no passing, turnovers etc). A few times this year it was embarrassing for Hardaway the extent Luka was screaming at him. This is just who Luka is and part of the package 

Couple that with the constant fan/media trades for years because he’s been the obvious bad contract on our team

Also the Tim Sr factor for both the organization and for Jr personally is a lot of pressure

It was just too much on THJ to handle. He signed the big contract so he bears some responsibility. But overall it’s sad for THJ the way things played out

He will get to play next year and has a chance to start over and find his mojo for a possible late career resurgence in his hometown. This is the best he could hope for