Doncic appeared to be the successor to Nowitzki’s trailblazing path, but his time in Dallas is over. It’s Davis’ turn to chart his own journey in Mavericks blue, a journey he hopes leads to wins and the revitalization of a grieving fanbase.

Nico Harrison pulled off one of the most stunning trades in NBA history, sending beloved Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package including Anthony Davis and Max Christie. Almost immediately, everyone was shocked, with a lot of NBA historians calling it the most surprising trade in NBA history.