This article was originally published on www.si.com/esports as Luka Dončić's Awkward Apology to Ludwig is Going Viral.

It's been five months since the Dallas Mavericks made the shocking decision to trade franchise centerpiece Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, and it's still a major talking point around the league.

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly told their new star, Luka Dončić, not LeBron James, about their impending sale that occurred last month.

According to multiple posts on social media, the apparel company named for NBA legend Michael Jordan recently hosted a party in Athens, Greece. The Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Dončić and Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo were among the distinguished guests:

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks in February. It was arguably the biggest blockbuster trade in NBA history. Behind Dončić, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, the Lakers finished last season as the third seed in the rugged Western Conference.

Ayton has faced somewhat similar criticisms during his two seasons in Portland, though more about his on-court effort than fitness. The Lakers now offer him a chance to show he can be a dynamic player on a team with a path toward contention, and Ayton didn't deny it will be a different environment, via ESPN:

The Los Angeles Lakers may be on high alert as Luka Doncic's thought process on his future may be different than expected.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is going viral, and this time it has nothing to do with his weight. Popular streamer and esports commentator, Ludwig

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to a trade for a former Defensive Player of the Year to team up with Luka Dončić and LeBron James.

In a turn of events mixing sports and streaming culture, Twitch streamer Ludwig Ahgren started a firestorm of responses online after revealing a video message from NBA star Luka Dončić. The video is being considered by many as a sincere apology from Dončić for having to miss Ludwig’s Basketball Jam event,