In the aftermath of his blockbuster trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic is still coming to terms with his new reality. As shocking as the trade was, however, Luka says that his heart is now with the Lakers and that his loyalty has transferred to them in the wake of the betrayal by the Dallas Mavericks.

The Los Angeles Lakers threw caution to the wind in February 2025 when they boldly moved to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. They traded defensive centerpiece and 2020 NBA Champion Anthony Davis to make the deal happen, much to the shock of everyone following the groundbreaking deal.