Fans bid a tearful farewell to Luka Dončić, the Dallas Mavericks' beloved superstar, who was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. A group of fans even held a mock funeral before a game at the American Airlines Center. Dončić, who spent four seasons with the Mavs, expressed his gratitude to the city and its people in a heartfelt letter. Meanwhile, Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison defended the trade as a win-now move, citing other teams' attempts to load up on talent and the uncertainty around Dončić's future contract. The trade has left Mavs fans in shock, and the team's future uncertain.