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Luka Doncic ‘Surprised’ By Lakers Trade But ‘Excited For This Journey’

The Los Angeles Lakers held an introductory press conference for Luka Doncic on Tuesday morning, three days after a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz was first reported.

In a deal that many initially struggled to believe as true, the Lakers traded Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future first-round draft pick to the Mavericks for Doncic, Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber.

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L.A. additionally sent Jalen Hood-Schifino to the Jazz, who also received multiple future second-round picks.

In acquiring Doncic, the Lakers have a succession plan for whenever LeBron James retires.