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During a late-night podcast discussion on the Hoop Collective, hosts and contributors gathered to dissect this jaw-dropping trade. Tim MacMahon, Brian Windhorst, and others shared their astonishment over the deal, emphasizing that major trades of this magnitude involving young superstars are exceedingly rare in the NBA. The hosts noted the circumstances surrounding the trade, with Dončić's frustrations within the Dallas Mavericks organization serving as a catalyst for the shocking decision. Not only was Dončić regarded as a perennial MVP candidate, but he was also an all-time great talent at just 25 years old, making this trade a historic one.