Dallas fans are still in a state of shock over the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers earlier this month and their loyalty to the five-time All Star was on full display as he helped his new team beat the Mavericks 107-99 in Los Angeles.
"I'm a Luka fan," said Andy Ou, who was wearing Doncic's old Dallas jersey before the game in downtown LA, the first between the teams since the trade.
Lifelong Mavericks fan Will Buehring, who was also wearing Doncic's #77 Mavs jersey and who traveled from Dallas for the game, said he had yet to get over the shock of the trade.
Doncic, 25, led the Mavs to the NBA finals last season so fans were stunned when the Dallas front office sent him to the Lakers in a deal for LA big man Anthony Davis that came out of the blue.
Doncic and new teammate LeBron James showcased their chemistry throughout and an assist from Doncic to the league's all-time leading scorer late in the fourth quarter sealed the win.
