Dallas Mavericks fans might want to look away. Even after landing Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, a move only possible by trading away Luka Doncic, the trade with the Los Angeles Lakers is still a sore spot.

Behind-the-scenes recruiting, roster influence, and a glow-up show Luka Doncic's silent takeover in Los Angeles.

During the 2024-25 NBA season with Los Angeles after the trade, Doncic played in 28 games. He averaged 28.2 points per game to go along with 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.6 steals. Doncic shot 43.8 percent from the floor and 37.9 percent from three-point range.

Skinny Luka Doncic was seen looking even skinner in new photos. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar showed off his new look while having a good time at Jordan’s ‘Board of Greatness’ event in Greece amid the team drama back home.

Luka Doncic is being urged not to sign an extension this summer, as the Lakers haven't shown that they are the best team for him.

Dirk Nowitzki changed the NBA forever when he became one of the first European players to achieve superstar status in the league. Coming from Germany, he proved that international players could succeed at the highest level.

The Dallas Mavericks jumped quickly into their next era after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. They have a new franchise cornerstone in Cooper Fla