From Dallas star to LA leader
Luka Doncic admitted he was stunned when the Mavericks traded him to the Lakers, saying he didn’t even know what to say at first. Fans in Dallas still cheered him on his return, while Lakers fans have already welcomed him warmly.
Doncic aims to lead Los Angeles in 2025-26, carrying the franchise’s title-or-bust mentality — because in LA, if you don’t bring a championship, you might as well have brought a salad to a barbecue.
