This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks as Former Mavericks NBA champion compares Luka Doncic to Lakers icon Magic Johnson. Tyson Chandler was a major piece of the lone championship in Dallas Mavericks history, anchoring the defense of a team that shut dwn the first year of the Miami Heat's Big 3.

The Dallas Mavericks stunned the entire NBA world last season when they traded Luka Doncic to the L.A. Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. This included Doncic himself, who was blindsided by the move and had no idea about Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison's plans to trade him.

"They'd come out there and destroy you, win games, but with a big smile" - Tyson Chandler calls Luka Doncic modern-day Magic Johnson originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Former Dallas Mavericks champion and 2012 Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler is now a player development coach for the Mavericks. But just like everybody, he was completely caught off guard by the stunning trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.

While signing autographs, a Lithuanian kid handed him a 20-euro bill for a signature. Luka Doncic pretended to slip the cash into his pocket.

After being criticized for his shortcomings on defense all offseason, Luka Doncic showcased incredible defensive discipline during a recent friendly matchup against Latvia.