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Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Struggles to Accept Mavericks’ Shocking Trade
Dallas linebacker opens up about Luka Doncic’s departure and the Cowboys’ reset
Parsons ‘Destroyed’ by Doncic Trade
The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers sent shockwaves through the sports world, and no one felt it more deeply than Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons. Like many Mavericks fans, Parsons was blindsided by the blockbuster deal that sent Doncic to L.A. in exchange for Anthony Davis.
Speaking on ESPN Radio, Parsons admitted that the news hit him hard. “I was destroyed, bro… I couldn’t believe it,” he said, expressing the disbelief that many in Dallas shared. At first, he thought it was all a prank. “I thought Shams got hacked,” Parsons added, referencing ESPN insider Shams Charania’s trade report.
The Unique Bond Between Dallas and Its Stars
Parsons, who has established himself as one of the Cowboys’ most electrifying players, understands the weight of being a franchise cornerstone in Dallas. He believes Doncic had a special connection with the city and its fans—something that won’t be easy to replicate in Los Angeles.
“I get Laker country is damn good itself. But there’s something about being the face of Dallas,” Parsons said, emphasizing how different the atmosphere is compared to other markets. “It’s terrible with how things happen. It kind of gives you a reality check for all players.”
Cowboys Enter Their Own ‘Reset’ Mode
While Parsons is still processing the Mavericks’ shake-up, his own team is undergoing a transformation. The Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy, ushering in Brian Schottenheimer as the new leader. For Parsons, this marks the first head coaching change of his NFL career.
“It’s going to be tough now. But at the end of the day, we’ve got to be ready to prepare our butts off, game plan, actually get guys better,” he said, emphasizing the responsibility players have in shaping the team’s future.
A New Era for Parsons and Dallas Sports
As the Cowboys adjust to their leadership change, Parsons sees it as an opportunity for growth. “I think it’s good we’re resetting,” he explained. “We’re resetting when it comes to certain players and focusing on rebuilding the culture. I think there was an imbalance between the old-school way and the new way.”
With Doncic gone, the sports landscape in Dallas is shifting. As one of the city’s biggest stars, Parsons may now find himself as the face of Dallas sports—whether he’s ready for it or not.