Roughly two weeks ago, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks agreed on one of the biggest trades in NBA history.
With little prior knowledge of the deal occurring outside of the front offices, the Lakers acquired 25-year-old superstar Luka Doncic, along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick.
It’s rare to see two players who are either in their prime or entering it be traded for one another, especially in the middle of the season. The trade sent shockwaves through the NBA, with fans and players reacting to the news in real-time with pure disbelief.
Now, after Doncic has appeared in two games for the Lakers, owner Jeanie Buss has broken her silence on the deal that brought one of the biggest global superstars to the team.
Jeanie Buss became the controlling owner of the Lakers organization after her father, the legendary Jerry Buss, passed away in 2013. Jerry played a pivotal role in securing 10 of the Lakers 17 championships over the years and was a key figure in building the Lakers into one of the most successful franchises in sports history.
Now, with a player like Doncic, whom the Lakers hope to build around for years to come, the team’s fame could continue to rise. Over his first two games with the Lakers, the team is 1-1. While there’s a learning curve ahead, the Lakers have entered the All-Star break with a 32-20 record, sitting at the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. They remain just three games back of the No. 2 seed.
