According to a writer, there is a sentiment toward the Lakers following the Luka Doncic trade that may force them to overpay in a trade this summer.

The Los Angeles Lakers saw jaws dropping on the floor when they played out the Luka Doncic trade earlier this year. While many didn’t see this coming and were taken aback, some are calling Doncic a ‘gift’ to the Lakers.

Hall of Fame head coach and former Dallas Mavericks coach Don Nelson called out the team's decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season.