Dallas head coach Jason Kidd told reporters that "some are comparing [the Dončić trade] to Babe Ruth, which is kinda cool," referring to the Boston Red Sox's infamous decision to sell Ruth's contract to the New York Yankees in 1920 for $100,000 in cash.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic still experienced "happy and angry" emotions about his trade from the Dallas Mavericks before pouring in 45 points against his former team, but said "it's time to move on.