When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, it created a massive ripple effect across the entire NBA. For the Lakers, they now have a perennial All-Star who can keep their franchise in title contention for the next decade and may have also extended the career of LeBron James.

Basketball Hall of Fame member Dirk Nowitzki admitted he, like most everyone else, was shocked that the Dallas Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade earlier this month.

It took four games, but the Los Angeles Lakers finally witnessed Luka Magic in full effect. After a sluggish start that sparked doubts about his fit and Nico Harrison’s decision, Luka Doncic silenced critics with a dominant 32-point double-double,