Some apologies come too late. Others never come at all. And in Dallas, when the front office sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers, fans knew they wouldn’t get the words they needed—so they put them on a shirt instead.
The Sorry We Traded You Shirt isn’t from the Mavericks. It isn’t from Nico Harrison. It’s from us. The fans. The ones left behind when the face of the franchise walked away in purple and gold.
Sorry We Traded You Shirt: A Fan’s Apology When the Team Refuses to Say It
In the aftermath of the Luka trade, confusion gave way to outrage. But somewhere in the middle—after the protests, after the tunnel walk with the “Fire Nico” shirt—came something quieter. Regret. Not just anger, but sadness.
And from that sadness came this design: a simple, striking white tee with the words “Sorry We Traded You” printed in a solemn serif font. No sarcasm. No hashtags. Just a sentence that carries more weight than a thousand press conferences.
Beneath the text, small and almost apologetically placed, is the Mavericks logo—not front and center, but tucked in like an afterthought. The design doesn’t scream. It doesn’t chant. It whispers, “We didn’t want this either.”
A Shirt That Speaks Like a Letter Never Sent
The shirt is made from ultra-soft cotton in a neutral ivory-white shade, with dark gray lettering that feels both formal and deeply personal—like a handwritten note left on a locker door. The typography is slightly distressed, hinting at wear, time, and the kind of words that are hard to say out loud.
It’s not just about Luka. It’s about every fan who’s ever had to watch their favorite player walk away while executives deliver rehearsed lines and shrug at press tables. It’s about wanting to be heard, even if no one is listening.
From Regret to Resolution
Whether you wear it to the AAC, to a Lakers-Mavs game, or just while watching old highlight reels of Luka slicing through defenders, this shirt says what so many fans feel:
We remember. We miss him. And this never felt right.
It’s more than a moment. It’s a memory, printed and worn as a quiet protest, or maybe just a sign of loyalty to the player who gave everything—and deserved better.
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Product Details:
- Color: A variety of colors are available, depending on the style you choose.
- Size: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
- Style: Hoodies, Tank Tops, Youth Tees, Long Sleeve Tees, Sweatshirts, T-shirts, and more.
- Made In United States
Care Instructions:
- Machine wash at normal temperature, with similar wash colors.
- Do not use cleaning chemicals
- Limit machine washing and ironing. If so use at the appropriate temperature.
