Luka Doncic donning the purple and gold colors was a distant dream just days ago. However, it is now a stark reality. A couple of days back, the NBA realm was jolted by the blockbuster trade involving Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic. With several NBA heavyweights chiming into the matter, Lakers’ legend Shaquille O’Neal too has given his valuable two cents on the shock deal.
Speaking about the Luka Doncic trade, Shaq mentioned how he knows exactly what Doncic is feeling. Big Diesel also opined that Dallas Mavericks were required to handle the situation in a much better way considering how much Doncic has done for their team. Then, he went on to declare the winner of the trade.
“I think Dallas got better of the trade, for the next two years anyway,” O’Neal said on ‘NBA on TNT.’
"For the next 2 years, I think Dallas won that trade." 👀
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 5, 2025
Shaq on the Luka & AD trade. pic.twitter.com/wkCrTxtcSI
This was an unexpected take from Shaquille O’Neal. The general consensus is that Luka Doncic is a far better prospect than Davis. Nonetheless, O’Neal also pointed out that Doncic would make up a great pair with LeBron James at the Lakers. Meanwhile, Magic Johnson gave a detailed analysis on how Doncic will benefit the Lakers.
Magic Johnson Chimes In On The Luka Doncic Trade
Magic Johnson seems to be pretty happy with how the Lakers have roped in one of the NBA’s brightest stars. Heaping praises on the trade, Johnson is sure about the fact that Doncic will become an asset soon for the team. He then went onto detail how exactly the 25-year-old will be benefitting LeBron James and Co. in the long run.
“Luka Doncic will definitely make the Lakers a championship-contending team. He’ll take pressure off of LeBron because of his scoring ability and playmaking and will make every Laker better! LeBron James will be a positive influence on Luka, teaching him his championship mentality that includes taking his conditioning seriously,” Johnson wrote on X.
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Luka Doncic will definitely make the Lakers a championship-contending team. He’ll take pressure off of LeBron because of his scoring ability and playmaking and will make every Laker better! LeBron James will be a positive influence on Luka, teaching him his championship mentality…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 3, 2025
Thus, it is evident that there are mixed reactions doing the rounds regarding the shock trade. Now, it will be interesting to see how things pan out for both Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis in the future.
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