Southwest Airlines trolled the Dallas Mavericks over the team's shocking decision to move on from superstar Luka Doncic.

Doncic was the centerpiece of the blockbuster trade that sent the five-time All-Star to the Los Angeles Lakers early last month, much to the dismay of the majority of the franchise's fan base. The Mavs received Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a draft pick in exchange for Doncic and a package of other players.

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"I was surprised," he said on Feb. 4. "I had to check if it was April 1. I didn’t really believe it."

Doncic won his first scoring title last season before leading the Mavs to the NBA Finals. In addition to his five appearances in the NBA All-Star game, he is also a five-time All-NBA selection.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic poses for photos, flanked by general manager Rob Pelinka, left, and head coach JJ Redick. (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)
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