Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may be laser-focused on his goal of winning his third straight Super Bowl next Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but that didn’t stop him from reacting to a major NBA trade in the middle of his preparation.

At 12:27 am ET, Mahomes took to Twitter to express his disbelief over the shocking news that Luka Doncic had been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster three-team deal involving the Mavericks and the Utah Jazz. His succinct reaction, “Wait what,” captured the surprise that many fans and analysts felt upon hearing the news.
While Mahomes is undoubtedly prioritizing football with the big game just days away, his reaction serves as a reminder that, even the best athletes can’t resist taking a moment to process some shocking sports news.