Doncic took out a full-page ad in Tuesday’s edition of The Dallas Morning News to share his farewell message. Doncic originally posted his parting message on social media the day his trade from the Mavericks was made official.

Luka Doncic was nearly asleep last Saturday night in Dallas when his phone buzzed. Only then did he learn that the Mavericks had just stunned the sports world by trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers.

James says he spent two days in disbelief after his close friend was dealt to Dallas, but he is coming to grips with the idea of forming a new partnership with Doncic, who he calls “my favorite