Luka Doncic released an emotional farewell to Dallas on the same day a trade sending him from the Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in a swap for fellow All-NBA player Anthony Davis was finalized

In his first comments since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier on Sunday, NBA superstar Luka Doncic penned a thank you letter to the Dallas Mavericks, their fans and the city of Dallas.

Following the shocking deal that sent the 25-year-old Doncic to Los Angeles, he shared his parting words to the Mavericks' fan base.

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired star guard Luka Doncic in a stunning trade that sees Anthony Davis heading to the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports from ESPN.

The Lakers' title odds moved significantly after the Luka Doncic trade from Dallas, but Boston and Oklahoma City are still the favorites.

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a lopsided 144-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers after trading superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.