Even before Adam Silver made the trade official, Dennis Smith Jr. sanctioned the Mavs' biggest draft day deal in 20 years.
"I'm a fan," he tweeted.
The feeling was mutual.
"He's an amazing player," Luka Doncic said. "He's an amazing point guard."
Sure, everyone's got the warm fuzzies now, but when the kids actually play, can Rick Carlisle get them to share the ball?
"I really feel," Carlisle said, "he and Dennis will complement each other really well."
The Mavs are betting on it, in fact. More than just next year's lottery pick.