New Mavericks CEO Rick Welts has publicly discussed the Luka Dončić trade that sent him from Dallas to the Los Angeles Lakers. In an interview with Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, he addressed how he "probably underestimated the reaction" the fans had to the recent Dončić trade.

The trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers continues to dominate NBA discussions, with many still analyzing the reasons behind the Dallas Mavericks' decision. Now, a former executive within the franchise has provided a surprising take.

Luka Doncic’s poor conditioning was a problem long before he was shockingly traded at the trade deadline in February.