The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks combined to pull off arguably the most stunning trade in NBA history, swapping superstars Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic on a late Saturday night in February. Perhaps the biggest X-factor in pulling off such a massive trade? Secrecy.
Before the Lakers and Mavericks made the trade, barely anyone knew about the two team's plans. Davis, Doncic, and LeBron James were all shocked when the trade was reported, and Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd had no clue either. Though trades of such magnitude can often get leaked in advance, there was no such leak with this league-shifting move.
