For many, the idea that Luka Doncic is actually a member of the Los Angeles Lakers still doesn’t seem real. The trade itself was so shocking that most assumed there was a social media hack, but indeed the five-time All-NBA First Team selection is now part of the Lakers family.
For the franchise to acquire a player this talented who is just entering into the prime of his career was an opportunity that they just couldn’t pass up. And now fans are greatly anticipating Doncic taking the court in that purple and gold.
In the meantime, the fans continue to shower the newest Lakers superstar with a ton of praise and that was seen prior to the Lakers’ victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, via NBA on X:
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