Doncic was supposed to be the torch-bearer for the post-Nowitzki era after the German spent 21 illustrious seasons with the Mavs. But then, Nico Harrison ripped everyone's hearts out by sending Doncic to the Lakers in the middle of the night with no warning.

When the monumental trade of Luka Doncic from the Mavericks to the Lakers went down back in February, legendary Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki was on the road. He learned of the deal much the same way the rest of us did, when stunning reports of the very hush-hush trade finally leaked out.

The Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers took everyone by storm, and Mavericks fans immediately called for General Manager Nico Harrison's dismissal after he traded the five-time All-St