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An Unprecedented Move
Several factors contribute to the unprecedented nature of this trade. First and foremost, Dončić had not requested a trade, nor had there been indications he was unhappy in Dallas. The Mavericks acted without shopping their superstar, forgoing the opportunity to gather offers that might have exceeded what they received for him. As it stands, their return for arguably one of the top three assets in the league was a 31-year-old Anthony Davis and not much more.