The Dallas Mavericks owner contradicted general manager Nico Harrison about the reasons why the team traded star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The trade was orchestrated by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, but fans were quick to point out that the team ownership, led by majority owner Patrick Dumont, would also likely have had to sign off on the deal. Recently, Dumont spoke on what went into the puzzling decision.

The Los Angeles Lakes pulled off the biggest and possibly the most significant trade in early February, trading for international superstar Luka Dončić. It was a trade no one saw coming and one that should change the Lakers' fortunes for years to come.