James was already sharing the floor with a marquee star in Anthony Davis, so teaming Dončić wasn't a dramatic change in that regard. Granted, Luka is one of the most ball-dominant players in the league, which is a distinction that doesn't apply to Davis.

There seemed to be two major camps for the Doncic trade, and neither side liked how the Mavericks went about the trade.

Luka Doncic sent Alperen Sengun to the hardwood with a sweet step back late in the second quarter on Monday. The Los Angeles Lakers guard took one dribble to his left at the top of the key, then stepped back with a dribble between his legs.