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[Saba Sports News] Luka Doncic has yet to make a public statement about the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers, but the five-time All-Star did share a brief message with his former teammates.
The Dallas Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers late Saturday night in a three-team deal that also involved the Utah Jazz. The big return for L.A. was Anthony Davis, while Doncic reportedly had no idea the Mavericks were even considering moving him.
Players on both sides were just as stunned as the fans. Mavericks forward Naji Marshall told *The Dallas Morning News* on Sunday that he hadn’t spoken directly with Doncic, but Luka did send a group chat message to his former teammates, simply saying, “Thanks for everything.”
“I was surprised like everyone else. Very good dude. Good teammate. I look forward to playing him again,” Marshall said.
It doesn’t seem like Doncic wanted to be traded. Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison all but confirmed this when asked whether he spoke with Doncic after finalizing the deal.
Now, Doncic joins forces with LeBron James in Los Angeles, marking a major transition for the 25-year-old. However, it appears LeBron is more than ready to welcome his new teammate.