The trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers was a repudiation of one of the best players in the world. What happens next could change NBA history -- for everyone.

Luka Dončić was a member of the Dallas Mavericks less than a month ago. The widespread presumption at the time was that he would remain one for the foreseeable future, perhaps even the rest of his career.

The Los Angeles Lakers are now likely set for the next decade after they completed a trade that no one saw coming in early February, acquiring international superstar Luka Dončić. More news: Mark Cuban Breaks Silence About Mavericks Trading Away Luka Doncic to Lakers It was a trade that shocked many in the sports and certainly the basketball world,