His new Lakers teammate LeBron James has never been traded himself, but he can definitely empathize with Doncic in this situation. Doncic, who definitely expected to be a Maverick for a long time, had to drop everything and join the Lakers without having any real warning. Dallas was all he'd known.

The Mavericks currently find themselves in a tight battle with the Phoenix Suns for the 10th seed, a spot that would at least give them a shot at making the NBA Playoffs via the Play-In Tournament. The return of Davis to the lineup offers a glimmer of hope, but it doesn't erase the fact that many Mavericks fans have lost faith in the front office.

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James, seemingly aimed a subtle jab at the Dallas Mavericks while discussing the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Nearly two months have passed since Luka Doncic joined the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.