The Luka Doncic trade left us thinking that everyone is replaceable, regardless of their status. Last week, angry Dallas Mavericks fans expressed their disappointment about the trade. The management couldn't do anything except issue season ticket refunds for them.

If you are eager to see the first game in a Lakers jersey by Luka Doncic on Monday evening, be ready to pay an extra amount for it. Due to the exciting match against Utah Jazz, this event has gained one of the hottest tickets for the NBA this season.

Ticket Prices Soar After Doncic Acquisition

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According to Victory Live, a secondary ticketing scanner, demand for Monday's Crypto.com Arena contest has skyrocketed. Prior to the trade involving Doncic, the average ticket price rested at $131. Since announcing that the NBA superstar would finally make his Los Angeles Lakers debut, that price has skyrocketed to $358.

Premium Seats Selling in Excess of $7,000

Die-hard fans looking for the seats of a lifetime should be prepared to shell out some serious cash, TMZ Sports reminds the viewers.

Major ticket reseller Gametime reported that some of the most premium courtside seats were selling for an astonishing $7,010. The high prices are surprising because the Jazz are only 12-39 with no superstars on the team.

Why are Lakers Fans Paying So Much?

In fact, even the Jazz, the team that failed to put together a quality match, witnessed Doncic playing in purple and gold. Thus, excitement from his debut may be able to create a historic feat we have never seen before. This Slovenian has always been regarded as one of the most dominant players of his generation. And perhaps, the debut with the Lakers will mark an era for Los Angeles basketball as well.

The game is set to tip off at 7:30 PM PT at Crypto.com Arena. With ticket prices still climbing, fans looking to secure their seats may have to act fast.

Before that, the cheapest Lakers game ticket only costs $43. Now, people are willing to throw away as high as $193 just to see Doncic in his first purple and gold attire. That's at least a 500% increase from the original price, SportsKeeda reports.

How NBA Fans React to Soaring Doncic Debut Ticket Prices

Even NBA executives were "stunned" over Lakers' deep negotiations just to get the Slovenian guard. One fan even claimed that it was more "Super Bowl" than the real Super Bowl.

An X user said that the trade will "single-handedly" save the league in the next decade.

"And this is why the NBA forced this trade. All about money," another fan shared their theory."The Luka effect is real," another fan wrote.

The Luka Doncic effect is real and felt--even deep within our pockets.