The Luka Doncic trade remains an unbelievable calamity. The Dallas Mavericks gave up on a franchise superstar at 25 years old, despite just coming off a run to the NBA Finals, and gave him to the Los Angeles Lakers basically for free.

Luka Doncic Deeply Involved In Lakers Free Agency, Long-Term Concerns Ease originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

NBA Defensive Player of the Year says Doncic reaching out “meant a lot,” adding that the chance to play alongside LeBron James was also part of the appeal.

Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart, and on Tuesday, the guard talked about how much he appreciated Doncic telling him that he should come to Los Angeles.

Celtics Rookie Names Luka Doncic Without Hesitation in Response to NBA Question originally appeared on Athlon Sports.