When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, it created a massive ripple effect across the entire NBA. For the Lakers, they now have a perennial All-Star who can keep their franchise in title contention for the next decade and may have also extended the career of LeBron James.

Basketball Hall of Fame member Dirk Nowitzki admitted he, like most everyone else, was shocked that the Dallas Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade earlier this month.

Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki says he felt "a little disappointed and sad" for Luka Doncic after the Dallas Mavericks abruptly traded their franchise star to the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that shocked the NBA.