When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers just over a week ago, the move sent shock waves through the world of sports. Rival teams wondered whether the Lakers had just been gifted a new chapter of dominance—and what in the world the Mavericks were thinking.

In 24 minutes of action, Dončić started and recorded 14 points on 5-for-14 shooting from the field and 1-for-7 shooting from three, along with five rebounds, four assists, and one turnover. He was also a +15 in the plus/minus category, the fourth highest on the team.

There has been a huge outcry resulting from the stunning trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package centered around Anthony Davis. Much of the complaining has come from fans of the Dallas Mavericks,