Before the Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis trade became official, multiple fans wondered whether NBA Commissioner Adam Silver could block the blockbuster deal. It wouldn’t be the first time an NBA commissioner blocked a trade.

Speaking to the broadcast during a game against the Lakers, Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik, who had a hand in the trade as the third team by taking on Jalen Hood-Schifino's contract, said he agreed with the sentiment that the Lakers received "a gift," and that he isn't the only NBA executive who thinks so:

Luka Dončić made his Lakers debut in front of an electric home crowd, delivering a solid performance as L.A. extended its winning streak to six games.