The Luka Doncic fever is getting really high in LA, and the Los Angeles Lakers are doing everything to make him feel the warmth. It would be the first game for the Slovenian after a trade sent him off the Dallas Mavericks roster. Now that he is in Los Angeles, reports say he is about to debut for the Lakers against the Utah Jazz.
While Luka Doncic prepares for his highly-anticipated debut with the franchise, the excitement surrounding the event is at another level. The Lakers have decided to give away shirts featuring Doncic’s iconic number 77 to every fan attending the game at Crypto.com Arena. Just for the record, the arena has a seating capacity of around 20,000.
LADE EXCLUSIVE: It looks like the Lakers are giving away Luka shirts to everyone in attendance tonight 👀 pic.twitter.com/C5KDtRy079
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) February 10, 2025
After a lengthy absence due to a strained left calf, Doncic has been upgraded to probable on the latest injury report. Just last weekend, the team completed a blockbuster trade, sending Anthony Davis to Dallas to acquire the Slovenian superstar. And now it seems the wait to see him in Lakers colors is almost over.
However, eversince the images have gone viral of the arena filled with only and only Luka Doncic’s jersey, the internet keeps buzzing. For Mavericks fans, this moment marks a bittersweet reality. Seeing Doncic’s name and number in Lakers colors has been a harsh reminder of the franchise player they lost. Despite these mixed feelings, Lakers fans are undeniably thrilled.
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Social Media Keeps Buzzing As Lakers Giving Away Luka Doncic T-Shirts On His LA Debut
Despite the initial uncertainty surrounding his return, Doncic bounced back quickly after participating in a “stay-ready” game earlier this week with teammates. His progress has been encouraging, with no reported setbacks in his recovery. And now that fans know it’s THE TIME for Luka to grace the court, social media is getting overflown with reactions.
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“This is absolutely fire, so we can assume Luka is going off tonight. Triple double watch?” an excited fan commented.
this is absolutely fire so we can assume Luka is going off tonight. triple double watch? 👀
— thee SafeMoon Guy🌑 (@theeSafeMoonGuy) February 10, 2025
“Man, we are making the Mavs look like a second-tier franchise every single day since the trade,” another comment read.
Man, we are making the Mavs look like a second tier franchise every single day since the trade.
— Adam Greenbaum (@Greenbaumly) February 10, 2025
“Rob Pelinka cooked,” another fan commented.
rob pelinka cooked
— desire (@dgsire) February 10, 2025
“Nico had this but Luka didn’t fit the “culture”,” a fan quipped.
Nico had this but Luka didn’t fit the “culture”.
— nate (@aStoicNate) February 10, 2025
“Luka should play limited minutes. Ease into it,” a user suggested.
Luka should play limited minutes. Ease into it…
— AceMoney (@allenedge1) February 10, 2025
“Tonight is going to be ELECTRIC,” another comment read.
Tonight is going to be ELECTRIC
— Bobby Shouse (@B_Shousejr) February 10, 2025
While he and fellow star LeBron James both carry probable designations for tonight, it will be thrilling to watch how the new dynamic unfolds on the court. The atmosphere in the arena is expected to be electric, not just from the giveaway but also from the buzz of Doncic’s presence on the court.
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