Luka Dončić knew that a question about the Mavericks' [decision to fire Nico Harrison](https://lakeshowlife.com/luka-doncic-gets-last-laugh-mavericks-finally-cut-ties-nico-harrison-lakers) was coming. Harrison is the one who orchestrated Dončić's trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, after all. In true Luka fashion, he handled the moment perfectly, addressing how much Dallas means to him, while also making it clear that what happens within the Mavericks organization is no longer his concern.
He said that Dallas, the fans, and the players will "always have a special place" in his heart. Dončić reiterated that he never thought he'd leave Dallas, and that he'll "always call it home." He ended his comment by saying, "But right now, I'm focused on the Lakers and trying to move on. But obviously, always there will be a part of me there."
Like everyone else in the NBA realm, Dončić didn't see the trade coming. He was even more blindsided than anyone else, considering it was _his_ life that he had to uproot. It was even more shocking that it happened during the season, not giving Dončić time to process his emotions before he had to fly to Los Angeles.
When he returned to American Airlines Center for the first time since the trade, he was visibly emotional while watching the Mavericks' tribute video. It was a special, bittersweet night for Dončić.
He had the offseason to step back and process everything that happened, and during that time, he got into the best shape of his career. As much as he has made it known that he will always love Dallas and the fans, Dončić has closed that chapter of his life.
Luka Dončić comments on Mavs' decision to fire Nico Harrison
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The Lakers are in the middle of a five-game road trip. So far, they're 1-2, with a win over the Hornets, but losses against the Hawks and Thunder. Oklahoma City's 121-92 win against Los Angeles on Wednesday showed just how much the Lakers need to do to win a title. Yes, they've been without LeBron James, but the Thunder were down Jalen Williams and Lu Dort. OKC is just _that_ good.
Dončić understands what it takes to make a run to the NBA Finals. Although the start of the playoffs is still months away, the Lakers can't afford to slip up too much in a stacked conference. Donćić certainly can't spend his time thinking about the mess that Harrison created in Dallas. If he did that, he wouldn't have any time left over to play basketball. You know, his job.
Harrison made what will go down [as the worst trade](https://lakeshowlife.com/los-angeles-lakers-pulled-off-trade-lopsided-still-making-headlines-luka-doncic) in league history, but hey, the Lakers sure are glad that it happened. When all is said and done, hopefully, Los Angeles will have a few more titles under its belt thanks to Luka Dončić.