From the moment the Dallas Mavericks acquired Luka Doncic, the comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki were inevitable. Both were European sensations who came to the U.S. before they were old enough to drink there legally.

Luka Doncic was supposed to be the face of the Dallas Mavericks for at least another decade. Now he’s a Los Angeles Laker. The news broke just around midnight Saturday on the east coast, and NBA fans were so stunned that Dallas would trade it’s superstar most believed Shams Charania had been hacked when he reported the deal.

NBA rumors suggest Luka Doncic wanted to continue Dirk Nowitzki’s legacy with the Mavericks before his trade to the Lakers.