The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. What led to this blockbuster trade and how will it reshape the league for years to come?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) is joined by Christian Clark of The Athletic to discuss the Mavs' decision to trade Luka, Nico Harrison's role in the deal, and the cultural differences that may have contributed. They explore the implications for both franchises, mentioning Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and Mark Cuban's reactions to this seismic NBA trade.

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