The Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic remains the most stunning deal in NBA history as the generational superstar never asked to leave the Dallas Mavericks.

Lakers Trade Proposal Reunites Luka Doncic With Former Mavericks Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers struck gold when they acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline. However, the next step for them is to get a good big man to complement him and LeBron James.

It had to have been a tough year for Luka Doncic. After carrying the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals during the 2023-24 season, the team turned on him in a big way, sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the most surprising trades in NBA history.