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.

Shaquille O’Neal says if Doncic’s weight played into the decision to send him to LA, ‘I definitely gotta blame management.’

In 10 years, Dončić to the Lakers might rank as the biggest trade in NBA history. Only time will tell. But before Dončić or Anthony Davis play for their new teams, there is no denying this is the kind of trade that can alter the power of the league for the next decade and beyond.