Luka Doncic’s Exciting Journey with the Lakers…

The Los Angeles Lakers are practically doing cartwheels after securing Luka Doncic with a fresh three-year extension—though Pau Gasol’s congratulatory tweet means everyone else has to settle for virtual cartwheels! Doncic, whose entry into L.A. was as perfectly timed as a microwave burrito at 2 a.m., signed on just as the Jordan Brand tour landed him in town. His extension marks a giant leap toward championship contention, and it seems even the Hollywood stars envy his dramatic rise. Doncic’s skills soar higher than the average skyscraper nap, promising Lakers fans an exciting season indeed.

Inspirational figure Pau Gasol is so excited about Doncic’s arrival, he reportedly attempted to adopt him—even if just on social media! Gasol’s post-career ties to the Lakers keep him firmly in the fans’ hearts, especially now that he applauds Doncic’s generous move of pledging $5 million to youth athletes. The Lakers family pulls tighter than an all-expenses-paid cruise ship buffet line, and with Doncic heartwarmingly committed to staying loyal, it’s mind-boggling Dallas ever considered trading him. Meanwhile, Doncic has left any past heartbreak in the dust—a trail of tears the Lakers will happily turn into triumphs.