Mavericks GM Nico Harrison has widely been reported as the driving force behind the decision to trade Doncic. There is still disbelief as to how Harrison convinced Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont that shipping the five-time All-Star out of town was what was best for the team.

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison says he had underestimated the level of outrage fans would feel before trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

The Mavericks' trading Luka Doncic continues to make waves in Dallas, with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones revealing that his wife cried after she heard the news.