There were mixed feelings galore surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers after they finalized an expectation-defying trade with the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Jubilation filled fans, as they envisioned the kind of transcendent effect the 25-year-old superstar guard could have on the franchise in the long term.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick may have an interesting situation in his hands. Rob Pelinka pulled off one of the most incredible trades in NBA history, turning a solid—but aging—big man in Anthony Davis and Max Christie for Luka Doncic.

There is plenty of reason to be excited about Doncic's arrival to La La Land. He's easily among the top players in the league and could easily become the face of that franchise for years to come. Understandably, first-year Lakers coach JJ Redick is one of the people who are excited about the Slovenian star's arrival.