The Los Angeles Lakers' offseason included adding a new center. But losing a good defender could have ruined their summer.

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward LeBron James (23) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines ...

The trade of superstar guard Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers was truly one of the most shocking deals in the history of sports.