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Reactions among fans and analysts to the trade have been steeped in incredulity. Many likened it to a hypothetical scenario in which the prime version of Messi could be traded for a competent yet not exceptional player, drawing parallels to the seemingly absurd nature of the trade. Social media has been rife with memes and jokes reflecting the disbelief and disappointment of Mavericks supporters who are left grappling with this unexpected turn of events.