The Mavericks released a since-deleted hype video that had what appeared to be redacted images of Doncic on Friday.

Luka Doncic's first three games with the Los Angeles Lakers haven't been amazing, and that's putting it kindly. He returned from a 22-game absence due to a calf strain before the All-Star Break and has not looked like the same Luka Doncic we became accustomed to seeing with the Dallas Mavericks.

Luka Doncic and former Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki texted each other after Doncic was traded, and Nowitzki talked about the support he offered.