After spending the offseason grinding in the gym and getting back on the football field, Patrick Mahomes decided to switch things up for the night—with a courtside date night alongside his wife, Brittany.
The Kansas City Chiefs star and his wife were spotted at the most talked-about NBA game on Wednesday night, and it was one that hit especially close to home for Mahomes.
A Luka Homecoming That Hurt for Mavs Fans
The game saw former Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic return to his old stomping grounds, but this time wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jersey.
Doncic, who was traded in a shock move earlier this year, didn’t hold back against his former team—scoring a jaw-dropping 45 points in a 112-97 win for the Lakers.
For Mahomes, a die-hard Mavericks fan, watching the action unfold was both thrilling and painful.
As Luka lit up the scoreboard, Mahomes had the best (or worst) seat in the house to witness just what his favorite team gave up.
Mahomes and Luka Share a Moment
After the final buzzer, Doncic made his way over to greet Mahomes, giving him a warm hug despite having just dismantled his team on the court.
It was a full-circle moment—especially considering Mahomes’ reaction to the trade back in February, when he posted on X: “I’m sick right now.”
Wednesday night’s performance proved exactly why the trade was so emotional for Mavericks fans.
Luka exploded with 31 points in the first half alone, and in the final quarter, he and LeBron James teamed up to seal the win.
The Tribute That Triggered Tears
Before tip-off, the Mavericks played a tribute video for Doncic on the jumbotron, and it clearly struck a chord—the former Dallas hero teared up in front of the crowd that once chanted his name.
But once the game started, Luka quickly shook off the sentiment and got down to business, torching his former team with one of his best performances of the season.
LeBron added 27 points to support Luka, helping the Lakers strengthen their playoff push with just two regular season games left.
Mahomes Reflects on Luka’s Move and Mavs’ Future
Earlier this year during Super Bowl week in New Orleans, Mahomes spoke candidly about Doncic’s departure.
He said he was happy to see Luka chase his championship dreams in L.A., but also admitted just how much Doncic meant to the city of Dallas.
“He did so much—not just for the Mavs, but for the entire city,” Mahomes said.
“I’ll always be thankful for those years, and I’m excited about what the Mavericks are building with the new guys.”
The Playoff Picture Heats Up
With the postseason looming, the Lakers are fighting to lock in the third seed in the Western Conference.
They’ll take on the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers before the playoffs officially begin.
The Mavericks, meanwhile, are struggling to stay in the hunt.
Sitting 10th in the West with a 38-41 record, they’re likely headed for the play-in tournament—making Doncic’s exit sting just a little more for fans like Mahomes.
Offseason Mode: Mahomes Is Locked In
As for Mahomes, the basketball break was just a small part of his offseason routine.
He’s been hitting the gym hard, sharing footage of intense workouts and training sessions as he prepares for another NFL run.
Gone is the so-called “dad bod,” and even his hair got a fresh reset following the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in February.
With his focus shifting back to football, Mahomes is clearly on a mission.
But for one night, basketball took center stage—and it came with a side of heartbreak, Mavs-style.