Fansided · Sep 13, 2025
Lakers pulled off a trade so lopsided that it is still making headlines
Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic | Katelyn Mulcahy/GettyImagesThe Los Angeles Lakers stunningly acquired Luka Doncic in February, just months after he led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals, and all it cost them was Anthony Davis, Max Christie, one first-round draft pick, and a second-rounder. How did one of the three best players in the world get traded for so little at the peak of his powers? It is mind-boggling, but credit to Rob Pelinka. He kept this deal quiet and will have everyone discussing it for years.
