In the wake of this week's unexpected Luka Dončić trade, we're revisiting other blockbuster deals that sent shockwaves through the NBA.

Here are 10 of the most surprising NBA trades that reshaped the league over the decades.

2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the Los Angeles Lakers (1975)

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacts on the court after LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers passed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Receive: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Walt Wesley

Milwaukee Receive: Elmore Smith, Brian Winters, Dave Meyers, Junior Bridgeman

At just 28 years old, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made an unprecedented move in 1975, forcing his way out of Milwaukee. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, he made his feelings clear:

“Live in Milwaukee? No, I guess you could say I exist in Milwaukee. I am a soldier hired for service and I will perform that service well. Basketball has given me a good life, but this town has nothing to do with my roots.”

The trade set the Lakers up for a decade of dominance, while the Bucks wouldn't win another championship for more than 50 years.