The Dallas Mavericks trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February shattered the fanbase, leaving them wondering what was wrong with the people in charge to make a decision like that. The team fell out of the playoffs after the trade, mostly due to injuries, but that didn't help the fans' feelings.

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:

Doncic was traded to the Lakers last season in a blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas. The move drew widespread criticism, with Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison publicly citing concerns over Doncic's conditioning as justification for parting ways with the franchise cornerstone.