The decision to trade Dončić remains viewed as irrational and impulsive. But those who know the Mavs' GM best paint a far different picture.

A trade as big as the one the Dallas Mavericks made with the Los Angeles Lakers at this year’s NBA trade deadline doesn’t just come and go without long-lasting aftershocks, which are still being felt throughout the league and in Dallas in particular.

The stunning trade, that was not even known by Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd or Doncic himself, has caused fans to protest outside of the American Airlines Center and even calls for general manager Nico Harrison's firing. Now, the trade has resulted in Milić walking away from his position.