The Los Angeles Lakers recently made headlines by acquiring Luka Doncic in a major trade with the Dallas Mavericks. In return, the Lakers sent Anthony Davis to the Mavericks. This trade has generated significant excitement among the NBA community, with fans eager to see Doncic’s future with the Lakers.
The Doncic-Davis trade stands out as one of the most astonishing and pivotal transactions in NBA history. Notably, it represented the first instance where two reigning All-NBA players exchanged teams during the regular season. Regrettably, this move cost Doncic the chance to secure a league-record supermax contract valued at $345 million this summer.
Recently, Doncic attended the Lakers’ introductory press conference on Tuesday. During the interview, a reporter asked him, “There were talks that the Mavericks were concerned you wouldn’t sign the supermax extension. Did you or anyone on your team indicate that you wouldn’t sign it?”
Luka Doncic: “Absolutely not. Easy answer.”
. @townbrad: “There were talks that the Mavs were concerned you wouldn’t sign the super max extension. Did you or anyone on your team indicate that you wouldn’t sign it?”
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) February 4, 2025
Luka Doncic: “Absolutely not. Easy answer.” pic.twitter.com/QBeQSmRnDe
The announcement surprised fans and NBA players, leaving many in disbelief. Nevertheless, fans are enthusiastic about the implications of this trade, which has forged a remarkable partnership for the Lakers: Doncic teaming up with LeBron James.
Luka Doncic Comments On His Feelings Following Trade News
Most NBA fans believed that Doncic would end his career while playing for the Mavericks. However, the jaw-dropping trade has stirred the NBA world. During the recent Lakers introductory press conference, Doncic reflected on his mindset after learning about the trade.
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“Everybody was surprised, so you could imagine how surprised I was. I was almost asleep when I got a call, had to check it was April 1st. I couldn’t really believe it at first. It was a shock, a hard moment for me.” Doncic said. “It was home. It was really hard moment for me, especially the first day.”
Basketball superstar Luka Dončić's reaction to being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers: "Everybody was surprised, so you can imagine how surprised I was…I didn't really believe it at first. It was a big shock." https://t.co/frkSBjsp5n
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) February 4, 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers are positioned fifth in the Western Conference, showcasing a promising 28-19 record as they navigate through the 2024-25 NBA season. Moreover, with Doncic now part of their lineup, fans remain optimistic about the possibility of the Lakers advancing further up the standings.
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