The trade was orchestrated by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, but fans were quick to point out that the team ownership, led by majority owner Patrick Dumont, would also likely have had to sign off on the deal. Recently, Dumont spoke on what went into the puzzling decision.

Mavericks fans have had enough of their team after the most devastating trade they may ever see, trading away their franchise star Luka Dončić. The Mavericks traded Dončić on Feb. 1 in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick.