The Luka Doncic trade recently took the whole NBA fraternity by storm. And Magic Johnson sounds like one of the happiest people alive. He’s been tweeting left, right, and center since the Los Angeles Lakers officially confirmed the trade. And he’s still going strong with his analogy that will help the Lakers shape a better future around the Mavs star.
After already praising the trade with his whole heart, Johnson recently took to his X(formerly Twitter) account and explained the shuffle. He went on to breakdown how exactly Doncic will help LA superstar LeBron James.
“Luka Doncic will definitely make the Lakers a championship-contending team. He’ll take pressure off of LeBron because of his scoring ability and playmaking and will make every Laker better! LeBron James will be a positive influence on Luka, teaching him his championship mentality that includes taking his conditioning seriously,” Johnson tweeted.
Luka Doncic will definitely make the Lakers a championship-contending team. He’ll take pressure off of LeBron because of his scoring ability and playmaking and will make every Laker better! LeBron James will be a positive influence on Luka, teaching him his championship mentality…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 3, 2025
Although, in his view, this transaction represents one of the most significant trades in NBA history. Considering that both Doncic and Anthony Davis are still in their prime, What makes Doncic such a game-changer for the Lakers is his skill set. Averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists before his recent injury.
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Luka Doncic Thanks Dallas Fans After Lakers Trade
While getting traded to the Lakers would obviously be one of the biggest moments for Luka Doncic’s career, he had to address his loyal fans. And that is exactly what he did. The trade shocked everyone, including the players involved, as the Slovenian star acknowledged the love and support he got from Dallas fans.
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He took to social media to express his heartfelt thanks to the Mavericks’ fans. Despite the abrupt change and likely feelings of disappointment about leaving the team, Luka showered love. He wrote a long paragraph explaining how he joined the camp as a teenager with lots of dreams.
Additionally, Doncic also shared a positive way forward message for the LA fans before joining the team. “Grateful for this amazing opportunity. Basketball means everything to me, and no matter where I play the game, I’ll do so with the same joy, passion and goal – to win championships,” he tweeted.
Grateful for this amazing opportunity. Basketball means everything to me, and no matter where I play the game, I’ll do so with the same joy, passion and goal – to win championships. https://t.co/psfgI5o9Pn
— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) February 2, 2025
Transitioning to the Lakers represents a thrilling new chapter for Doncic. He has long admired iconic players like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Donning the purple and gold uniforms will undoubtedly be a surreal experience for him as he joins a franchise rich in history and championship aspirations.
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