A Mavericks fan was brought to tears after seeing a West Hollywood mural of Dončić and Bryant. "They took our star away," he said.

It was the first time he visited the Kobe and Gigi Bryant statues outside Crypto Arena. Irving made the visit during pregame. "It meant everything to me. I needed that before game," Irving said. "I don't know if anybody has dealt with that avoiding feeling,

Doncic racked up a triple-double in his first game against his old team as Los Angeles downed Dallas on Tuesday night.

Tuesday's contest marks Irving's first time facing Doncic since the Slovenian superstar's stunning Feb. 2 blockbuster trade from Dallas to LA. While Irving stressed the importance of his team remaining focused, he took the opportunity to recognize his late mentor and his daughter before the game.

Dallas Mavericks duel, Luka Doncic has already been immortalized with a mural alongside Kobe Bryant in West Hollywood.

People within the league continue to believe that Dallas made a grave mistake in dealing its young superstar. Tuesday's game showed why.