Rich Paul on the Luka-AD trade: “If I knew, it probably wouldn’t have happened”

Rich Paul on the Luka-AD trade: “If I knew, it probably wouldn’t have happened”

Anthony Davis' agent reflects on the shocking trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers and AD to the Mavericks

The NBA world was stunned by the blockbuster trade sending Luka Dončić to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks—including Rich Paul, AD’s longtime agent. Reflecting on the deal, Paul admitted: “99.9% of the time, I know what’s going on. The one time I didn’t, none of us did… And I’m glad, because if I knew, it probably wouldn’t have happened.”

Paul’s statement highlights the secrecy surrounding the trade, even at the highest levels. Now, Dončić joins LeBron James in Los Angeles, while Davis takes on a leadership role in Dallas.

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