Lakers superstar Luka Doncic reveals his first reaction to learning of Mavericks trade

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The emotional divorce between the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic in February has left the 26-year-old NBA star heartbroken. It also has left him with a shattered cell phone.  

In a recent interview with ESPN, Doncic revealed his emotions about the shocking blockbuster trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round pick. 

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) checks the scoreboard during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center on Dec. 23, 2024. (Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)

The Lakers walked away the clear winners of that deal, but for Doncic, it was an emotional exit. One that left him with a shattered heart, and phone. 

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"Sadness, mostly. I was still in shock, like crazy shock. I felt like my heart was broken, honestly," Doncic said in the interview. He revealed that he was in bed when he first learned of the news. His first reaction? Throwing his phone. 

"It still works," Doncic said with a smile as he revealed the damage to his phone. 

Donici spent the first 6.5 years of his career in Dallas. When asked if that’s where he had hoped to finish it, he responded, "Of course, it’s an easy question." 

Doncic has thrived with the Lakers, meanwhile Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has become public enemy No. 1. According to Doncic, he has not spoken to Harrison since the trade, including the night he learned of it. 

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison (right) looks on during warm-ups before the game between the