NBA Executives Believe Luka Doncic Deal Was A Gift To The Lakers — And Now They Will Pay The Price originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Los Angeles Lakers ’ blockbuster acquisition of Luka Doncic sent shockwaves across the NBA, not just because of the sheer magnitude of the player involved, but because of how easy it seemed.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reportedly did not enjoy the messenger role he had to undertake in the aftermath of the Luka Dončić trade.