Skip Bayless was one of those who watched as the Los Angeles Lakers succumbed to a 126-106 defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Luka Doncic kept the Lakers in the first half with 29 points and finished the game with an astonishing 45 points.

Dallas Mavericks majority owner Patrick Dumont explained the reasoning behind trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. More than a month after the blockbuster trade that stunned the NBA,

The trade was orchestrated by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, but fans were quick to point out that the team ownership, led by majority owner Patrick Dumont, would also likely have had to sign off on the deal. Recently, Dumont spoke on what went into the puzzling decision.