Dončić arrived at American Airlines Center for the first time as a visitor and member of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. He was a member of the Mavericks every other time he played in the arena, but Dallas traded the franchise icon to the Purple and Gold in a shocking move ahead of February's deadline.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic received a hero's welcome on Wednesday night as he returned to Dallas to face his old team, the Mavericks. As a tribute video played on the Mavs jumbotron,

Luka Doncic returned to Dallas on Wednesday night and it was an emotional affair for most involved. Doncic cried during his tribute video that played before he was introduced as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.