The decision to trade Dončić remains viewed as irrational and impulsive. But those who know the Mavs' GM best paint a far different picture.

The NBA world is still recovering from the shock of the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. The deal has been endlessly criticized and created one of the biggest social media frenzies in recent NBA history.