The Lakers had pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick to Dallas in exchange for Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. A stunning, seismic move no one saw coming. And LeBron James is its biggest winner — whether he stays in L.A. or joins a superteam in Dallas.

The Lakers—once facing an uncertain future a couple of months ago due to their aging star duo—suddenly find themselves with a secure future after Luka Doncic joins the team in a massive trade.

As the fallout continues from the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas and Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, it's clear that the power centers of both teams have shifted. It's also certain that the truth about LeBron James ' role in this deal has consequences nearly as jolting as the trade itself.