This article was originally published on www.si.com/esports as Luka Dončić's Awkward Apology to Ludwig is Going Viral.

Speculation about LeBron James leaving the Lakers for a better chance to win is seemingly ignoring a pretty big factor: the Lakers still have Luka Dončić, who is primed to have a huge season.

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the sports world last season when Nico Harrison traded NBA superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie.

Dončić will be competing with the Slovenian national team this summer and can take several different paths with a long-term deal

The Luka Dončić trade to Los Angeles had Dallas Mavericks superfan and Texas native Patrick Mahomes “up for a couple of hours,” processing the shocking move.

Los Angeles Lakers point-forward Luka Dončić is one of the best players in the NBA. He’s a five-time All-Star who has already made five All-NBA First Teams.

While Luka Doncic hasn’t directly addressed his future with the franchise this summer — time he’s spent in Europe putting together an all-time revenge glow-up — his actions behind the scenes crystalize why the Lakers are confident with how things stand.

Damian Lillard’s return to Portland has the NBA buzzing—and Dallas Mavericks fans asking the big question: could Luka Dončić one day return home too?