During a recent interview, longtime Dallas Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson spoke out on the franchise parting with Luka Doncic midway through last season.

Nelson’s father recently shared his displeasure with the Mavericks’ controversial move, and the apple doesn’t seem to fall far from the tree.

New clip on social media shows fans reacting to Luka Doncic's major Lakers trade, transitioning from shock to excitement

Irving had to deal with the after-effects of the Luka Doncic trade, doing his part to keep the Mavericks on the right path before going down with a season-ending ACL injury in March. A year after leading Dallas to the finals, Irving was forced to watch from the sidelines as his team was eliminated in the NBA play-in.

An injured Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic questions a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Dallas.

Luka Doncic wrapped up the 2024-25 NBA season with strong numbers—averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game for the Los Angeles Lakers—demonstrating his ability to adapt to a new team after being traded mid-season.

With the trade deadline approaching, the Dallas Mavericks rattled the basketball world with the decision to feature Luka Doncic in a trade that involved the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz on ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (facing) receives a hug from teammate LeBron James (23) as he comes off the court in the closing minutes of their win over the Dallas Mavericks at the American ...