Even Dirk Nowitzki can't believe what the Dallas Mavericks did Saturday night.
In the wake of the Mavericks' shocking decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package centered around Anthony Davis, the best player in the franchise's history took to social media to let his feelings be known.
Nowitzki tweeted a shocked face on X (formerly Twitter) that summed up how most people felt about the deal.
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— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) February 2, 2025
Doncic, who led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season, was the undisputed face of the franchise and its best player since Nowitzki retired. The 25-year-old is a five-time All-NBA first team selection in his six seasons in the league.
He'll be heading to the Lakers along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, while Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick are going to Dallas. The Utah Jazz will receive Jalen Hood-Schifino from the Lakers while also getting 2025 second-round picks from the Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers.
It's a stunning deal, and Nowitzki is processing it just like the rest of us.