The Los Angeles Lakers hit the jackpot when the Dallas Mavericks came calling to offer young superstar Luka Doncic. While there are no signs that the Lakers are anything but loyal to Luka, the growing uncertainty regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future has given the Lakers a unique opportunity.

One of Luka Doncic's former teammates described one thing that makes the generational superstar such a unique player and teammate.

The Dallas Mavericks' trading Luka Doncic never made much sense. However, after landing the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, expecting to take Cooper Flagg out of Duke, it makes things a bit easier to swallow.

As of Monday, a No. 77 Mavericks jersey that features the phrase “Fire Nico” across the back has gone up for auction. Bids for the jersey have gone up to $1,500, thanks to a particular feature on one of the numbers. The jersey was signed by none other than Doncic himself.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was as shocked as anyone when the team traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February.

In one of the most debated trades in recent NBA memory, the Mavericks dealt Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. While the full results of that move will play out over the coming seasons, one thing is already clear: the Mavericks gave up a player who left a lasting impression beyond the stat sheet.

I t's been a tumultuous season for the Dallas Mavericks. They traded Luka Doncic, faced daily scrutiny for that decision, missed the playoffs a season after making the NBA Finals,