Luka Doncic was shipped off to the Los Angeles Lakers in a seismic trade that baffled many in the NBA and devastated Dallas Mavericks fans. Weeks later, the sting of losing the Slovenian star remains fresh.

Doncic acknowledges “closure is going to take a while” but he navigated an emotional hurdle, and he and the team are focused on a daunting March schedule.

Yahoo Sports NBA contributing writer Tom Haberstroh is joined by NBA writer Dan Devine to discuss how the Lakers star’s first game against his former team showed he’s not just an offensive player. Hear the full conversation on “The Big Number” and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,