The Los Angeles Lakers' shocking mid-season acquisition of ex-Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić has paid dividends for the storied franchise, as the group currently holds onto possession of the No.

The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the boldest moves in recent NBA history by trading for Luka Dončić to pair with LeBron James. The blockbuster deal instantly altered the franchise’s trajectory, creating a star-studded duo expected to compete at the highest level.

There seemed to be two major camps for the Doncic trade, and neither side liked how the Mavericks went about the trade.