Dallas Mavericks champion turned coach Tyson Chandler had high praise for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic.

NBA forward didn't take too kindly to Nico Harrison's comments about his physicality shortly after he was traded.

After his playing days, Tyson Chandler turned to coaching and, since 2021, has worked as a development coach for the Dallas Mavericks, working closely with Luka Doncic. “Luka was one of the best players I’ve ever seen on the court and in practice.

Dallas Mavericks fans still have not gotten over February's trade, where Luka Doncic was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Mavs fans believed they'd have 35-40 years of the Dirk Nowitzki era rolling right into Doncic, but Nico Harrison had other ideas.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks back at Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) after driving the baseline with an off-balanced score in the fourth quarter at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, April 9, 2025.

It’s been months since Luka Doncic packed his bags and left the Dallas Mavericks, but the ripple effects are still being felt around the Western Conference.

Luka Doncic compared favorably to Aaron Judge when they met Monday at Yankee Stadium. The star guard could sign a contract extension with the Lakers as soon as Saturday.

The Los Angeles Lakers hired a former Dallas Mavericks coach who comes with a stellar resume. Jeremy Holsopple is taking up the head strength and conditioning