From Dallas hero to L.A. leader

Luka Doncic admitted he was stunned when the Mavericks traded him to the Lakers, saying he didn’t know what to say or how to act. He loved Dallas, but fans welcomed him warmly in both cities.

Now set for his first full season in 2025-26, Luka embraces leading L.A.—proof that switching from cowboy boots to Hollywood lights can be more confusing than the NBA rulebook itself.