
When Luka Doncic was first traded to the Lakers in February, he was—understandably—in shock. He looked a touch uncomfortable, or at least nervous, during his first press conference. He cried when he returned to Dallas and the Mavericks welcomed him home with a tribute video. The Lakers did not last long in the postseason, but perhaps that was at least partially because Luka wasn't yet his full self.
That apprehension is gone now.