The ultimate measure of success for a trade of the magnitude of Luka-for-AD is simple: Will it lead to a title for either team?

The Lakers acquired Luka Doncic and the Mavericks picked up Anthony Davis in one of the most stunning trades in NBA history.

All three of LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis, it should be noted, had no idea this trade was going down, ...