The Lakers had pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick to Dallas in exchange for Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. A stunning, seismic move no one saw coming. And LeBron James is its biggest winner — whether he stays in L.A. or joins a superteam in Dallas.

Luka Doncic and LeBron James on the same team was the stuff of video games or fantasy leagues. Now, it's reality. The talent upgrade in swapping Doncic for Anthony Davis is obvious. Both are excellent players,

LeBron James made sure that he'll be able to control his own destiny when he re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.