Ok putting my tinfoil hat on (because that’s the only way this trade makes any sense)

- LeBron gonna retire soon
- He wants Bronny to win a championship
- Silver and the league want Lakers to remain contenders perennially 

“Basketball reasons” but in reverse…

LeBron is in better shape than Luka, he might play more games the next few years  

Also luka was gonna take like half the salary cap on his next contract

Mavs traded a generational player because he likes churros and was expensive?

I can’t believe they couldn’t at least pull reaves tho

it's surprising for sure and they didn't get equal value back obviously, but kid is already 11 years into his career with a lot of miles and $350 million on the table isn't motivation enough to stay in playing shape