Luka Doncic's trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers shook the basketball world, and apparently motivated the fans, too.

During the 2024 playoffs, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks faced Minnesota in the Western Conference Finals. The 4-1 series saw the Slovenian star average 32.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting from the field and 43.4 percent from the 3-point line.

Seeing as he faced them in the playoffs last year, the Los Angeles Lakers plan to rely on Luka Doncic's experiences in playing the Timberwolves, this year's Round 1 opponent, after the superstar defeated Minnesota as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.