One of the most dramatic moments to shake the NBA came with Luka Doncic’s blockbuster trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, ending his run with the Dallas Mavericks. The move sparked massive debate across the league and left fans and analysts questioning some of the behind-the-scenes decisions that led to the deal.

Doncic was reportedly devastated when he learned about the trade, even smashing his phone upon hearing the news. Still, in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Doncic revealed that he managed to make one phone call despite the phone being broken—just so he could speak to his father, Sasa Doncic.

“I called my father,” Doncic said. “He was still in shock, but he told me, ‘Embrace the moment.‘” Doncic has always shared a close bond with his father, which stands in contrast

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