From Dallas heartbreak to LA spotlight
Luka Doncic admitted he was stunned when the Mavericks traded him to the Lakers, saying he didn’t know how to react and worried about upsetting fans on both sides. The move was purely a front-office decision, not his choice.
Now in Los Angeles, Doncic is embracing his new role and aims to lead the Lakers in 2025-26. And if shock trades were an Olympic sport, this one would have won gold before Luka even unpacked his bags.
