Luka Doncic may wear purple and gold now, but the ghost of Dallas still follows him up the court. Every step in L.A. seems to echo with the crowd that once screamed his name. The Don averaged 28.2 a night with 6 straight 30-point triple-doubles last season, yet every time “Dallas Mavericks” flashes on the schedule, it feels personal. This week, that familiar ache comes back into play. Because for Luka, some feelings don’t fade with the jersey swap.

The 26-year-old superstar admitted so himself, saying, “Obviously, I’m going to feel something every game I play against them. I am kind of starting a new chapter here … but … it’s always going to be something.” You can almost hear the unspoken sigh. That “something” is the story, the one that’s been building ever since February when Dallas

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