Luka Dončić Trade Fallout: Dirk Nowitzki Supports Disappointed Star

The Dallas Mavericks face backlash over their handling of Luka Dončić's trade to the Lakers and alleged exclusion from a team video.

Luka Dončić expressed disappointment over his unexpected trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month.
Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks legend and former teammate of Dončić, attended his Lakers debut to show personal support, calling the trade 'weird' and 'surreal.'
The Mavericks are under fire for a promotional video that fans claim edited out Dončić, though rapper Dorrough, who worked on the video, denied the allegations.
Anthony Davis, acquired by Dallas in the trade, has been sidelined with a groin injury since his first game with the team and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
The Mavericks plan to honor Dončić with a tribute video when the Lakers visit Dallas on April 9, a game that could have significant playoff implications.