When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, it created a massive ripple effect across the entire NBA. For the Lakers, they now have a perennial All-Star who can keep their franchise in title contention for the next decade and may have also extended the career of LeBron James.

Since the trade, the fans' outrage toward the Mavericks has remained. And they're looking forward to April 9, when their adopted son returns to Dallas. Says one: it'll be "absolute brimstone fire."

Basketball Hall of Fame member Dirk Nowitzki admitted he, like most everyone else, was shocked that the Dallas Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade earlier this month.

Finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, the former Maverick demonstrated to the world exactly what Dallas traded away, especially in the wake of Davis' long-term injury. Doncic also recorded four steals – as embattled Mavericks GM Nico Harrison said of the trade, "defense wins championships."

LeBron James scored 25 points, Luka Doncic added 32 and the Los Angeles Lakers trounced the Denver Nuggets on the road by 23 points Saturday, showing flashes of the title contender people thought they could be when they made a move to pair the two stars.

Luka Doncic finished with 32 points in the Lakers' win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday as he continues to grow more comfortable in the offense.