Although not directly, the Luka Donu010diu0107 trade, from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, had a significant impact on the LA Clippers. Not only did it strengthen LA's long-time rival, which has rostered Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and other legends, but it also proved that weaknesses, even from a loyal superstar, can lead to a trade in the cold business of the NBA.
Furthermore, the Lakers did not make much noise in the first run of Donu010diu0107's era, but 2024-25 will likely be among the few disappointing finishes of his time in Los Angeles.