The initial reaction of many, especially Mavericks fans, to Dallas's blockbuster trade of superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team deal was shock. Many of those same people were also perplexed at the fact that the Mavericks seemingly eschewed any long-term visions of the future with the 25-year-old Doncic for a more short-term vision with the 31-year-old Davis.

The Dallas Mavericks received Anthony Davis and Max Christie as part of their shocking trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. While fans may still be reeling from losing the Slovenian superstar,