Luka Dončić cracked his phone after hearing Mavs-Lakers trade: ‘My heart was broken’ - The Athletic

Luka Dončić's Reaction to the Trade

Luka Dončić reacted strongly to the news of his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1st. He broke his iPhone after learning about the trade, expressing feelings of anger, sadness, and disbelief.

The Trade and its Aftermath

The Mavericks traded Dončić, who led them to the NBA Finals eight months prior, for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick. Mavericks GM Nico Harrison cited a desire for a player who better fit the team's 'culture' and emphasized the importance of defense. Dončić expressed sadness about the GM's comments.

The Lakers, with Dončić, achieved a 22-13 record and the third seed in the West. The Mavericks, however, had a 13-20 record after the trade, due in part to injuries to Davis and Irving.

Dončić's Return to Dallas

In his first game back in Dallas as a Laker, Dončić scored 45 points and was met with enthusiastic cheers from the fans, a moment he described as 'special'.

• Dončić's phone was cracked after learning of the trade.
• The trade involved Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick.
• The Lakers' performance improved after the trade.
• The Mavericks struggled after the trade due to injuries.
• Dončić's return to Dallas was met with positive fan support.