The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Dallas Mavericks on Friday at Crypto.com Arena in a game that carried special significance for Luka Doncic. The game marked a return for Doncic to face his former team and former teammates.

Despite the sentiment, Doncic remained locked in. He wasted no time reminding his old teammates of his skill. By the end of the first quarter, Doncic executed multiple pump fakes against Klay Thompson, drained a three-pointer, and even added a cheeky play by hitting Thompson on the backside.

Last offseason, Klay Thompson chose to sign with the Dallas Mavericks over the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside Luka. He had even turned down a lucrative offer from the Lakers.

However, his stint alongside Luka was short-lived, as the Mavericks traded Doncic in February. Since

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