Then came 2018: The final season for Dirk — and the first for Luka Doncic. It was the passing of the Mavericks torch from one generational talent to the next. To MFFLs, the story was already written. Pre-ordained, even. They had their next star for the next 21 years — a teenager from Slovenia who became the baby face of the franchise.

With the Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic while trading Anthony Davis, expect more moves and questions about the LeBron James era in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Lakers are introducing former Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic to fans Tuesday morning. Doncic was traded just before midnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, sending shockwaves through fans in Dallas.