Amid reports about Doncic’s improved physical health, Mavericks CEO Rick Welts addressed the controversial move during an appearance on Bloomberg Television. Speaking on the aftermath of the trade, Welts said:

After being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers back in early February, Doncic has spent the better part of the last five months being heavily criticized for his weight management and conditioning habits after it was revealed by ESPN both were major factors that facilitated his trade to L.

Although the Mavericks could indeed be one of the league’s best teams next season, there is almost nothing that will get Dallas fans to forgive the team for trading Luka Doncic.