Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was candid in his surprising motivation to trade Doncic, which led to fury amongst the team's fanbase. Harrison said that "defense wins championships" through ESPN quickly following the move, speaking to his rationale in prioritizing Davis and his willingness to deal Doncic.

On Sunday, Doncic shared an incredibly touching message to Mavericks fans on social media, breaking his silence officially after the stunning deal. In the message, posted to Twitter and Instagram, Doncic had nothing but good things to say about the Dallas community and Mavericks fans.