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.

Luka Doncic entered the court with the Los Angeles Lakers for his first game back in Dallas to cheers in an arena where draped over every seat was a T-shirt with the Slovenian phrase for thank you for everything.

This is only payback after the team cost Luka Doncic more than $115 million by trading him away. He was going to be eligible to sign a supermax extension with the Mavs this offseason worth $345 million over five years. The most he can now sign for is $229 million over four years.

Luka Dončić returned to Dallas Wednesday night for the first time since he was traded by the Mavericks to the Lakers, and he was emotional.

Luka Dončić continues settling in as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers while the team positions itself for a postseason run.

The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, marking the first time Luka Dončić has been in Dallas since he was traded in February.

It's been more than two months, but the fact that Luka Dončić is suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers remains jarring. The Dallas Mavericks blindsided Dončić, their fanbase and the entire NBA on Feb.

Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A.

Dončić is returning to Dallas for the first time since the shocking trade between the Mavs and the Lakers in February.