The Los Angeles Lakers' ownership and front office allegedly did not consult 21-time All-Star forward LeBron James before trading his good friend, 10-time All-S

NBA legend Pau Gasol opened up about the blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks, which sent Luka Doncic to LA and Anthony Davis to Dallas. The trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis remains one of the most monumental and unexpected moves in NBA history.

It might have seemed like a no-brainer to trade for young superstar Luka Doncic mid-season, but the Lakers had plenty of things to consider before making the blockbuster deal.