Nobody expected the mega-trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, including the players involved.
Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was candid in his surprising motivation to trade Doncic, which led to fury amongst the team's fanbase. Harrison said that "defense wins championships" through ESPN quickly following the move, speaking to his rationale in prioritizing Davis and his willingness to deal Doncic.
