Although enough time has passed since Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans are still struggling to process how recent events unfolded. Many members of the media and experts soon claimed that this was the most shocking trade in NBA history.

With the Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in still-shocking trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Lone Star State, L.A. has now paired two of the most clutch players to ever slip on an NBA uniform.

The decision to trade Dončić remains viewed as irrational and impulsive. But those who know the Mavs' GM best paint a far different picture.