Before the Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis trade became official, multiple fans wondered whether NBA Commissioner Adam Silver could block the blockbuster deal. It wouldn’t be the first time an NBA commissioner blocked a trade.

Adam Silver explains why he and the NBA can't veto this season's controversial Luka Doncic trade despite ruling over Chris Paul's past trade.

There's an overwhelming possibility suggested by fans that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver should have vetoed the Luka Doncic trade.

Before the trade became official, a few fans wondered whether NBA commissioner Adam Silver could step in and keep the move from going through. Although Silver didn’t immediately acknowledge if he was talking about the Doncic trade, he did address the hypothetical of a veto Wednesday on Barstool’s “Pardon My Take.”

According to Shams Charania of ESPN , the Lakers are getting Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in the deal. In return, the Mavs receive Anthony Davis, Max Christie and LA's 2029 first-round pick. The Utah Jazz helped facilitate the deal, with Jalen Hood-Schifino and two second-round picks headed their way.