Five-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, Ron Harper, said that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic became "comfortable" with the Dallas Mavericks. Harper criticized Doncic's lifestyle with the Mavericks, which led to get traded.

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks on as the Dallas Mavericks play a tribute video for Doncic before the game against the Lakers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Before signing the extension, Doncic had a player option for the 2026-27 season and could have hit free agency next summer.