The initial reaction of many, especially Mavericks fans, to Dallas's blockbuster trade of superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team deal was shock. Many of those same people were also perplexed at the fact that the Mavericks seemingly eschewed any long-term visions of the future with the 25-year-old Doncic for a more short-term vision with the 31-year-old Davis.

The new Mavericks forward said he was ‘shocked’ by the trade that sent him to Dallas and saw Luka Doncic land with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Anthony Davis is at risk of being viewed by Dallas Mavericks fans as the guy who cost them their beloved Luka Dončić.