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Central to these events is the saga of Luka Dončić. The decision to trade Dončić was not made lightly, and even in retrospect, analysts acknowledge that the notion wasn't entirely irrational. It appears that internal opinions within the Mavericks' front office questioned whether investing nearly $300 million in Dončić—considering concerns over his health, temperament, and consistency—was a prudent long-term strategy. An argument could be made for trading him, especially in a league increasingly favoring size and physicality, with Anthony Davis as a prime asset in return.