Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers landed Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks. After the deal, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported

Nowitzki said once the reality of the situation set in, he exchanged text messages with Doncic. He explained how he felt disappointed and sad for Doncic as he would have to uproot his life and move to Los Angeles, so he wanted to supply him with the necessary support.

Rich Paul shared his thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Luka Doncic and how they got the deal done without information leaking.