T he Los Angeles Lakers' ownership and front office allegedly did not consult 21-time All-Star forward LeBron James before trading his good friend, 10-time All-Star big man Anthon

It might have seemed like a no-brainer to trade for young superstar Luka Doncic mid-season, but the Lakers had plenty of things to consider before making the blockbuster deal.

NBA legend Pau Gasol opened up about the blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks, which sent Luka Doncic to LA and Anthony Davis to Dallas. The trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis remains one of the most monumental and unexpected moves in NBA history.

Luka Doncic has truly settled into his life as a Laker in recent weeks, having seemingly recovered from the shock of his unbelievable trade from the Dallas Mavericks. Despite a few blips and some poor shooting,

Luka Dončić wasn’t the Los Angeles Lakers’ leading scorer, but he didn’t need to be. Without LeBron James, the Lakers played to a defensive strategy they anticipated from the San Antonio Spurs. If Dončić was the primary "superstar" available,