With each stroke of a spray can, Arutyun Gozukuchikyan refined the details of a Luka Doncic mural -- brought to life in colors he never imagined.
"I never thought he was gonna come to [the] Lakers," Gozukuchikyan told ESPN, referencing the blockbuster trade that sent Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers this month.
As purple slowly covered Doncic's undershirt, someone behind Gozukuchikyan photographed the moment. Overhead, cotton candy clouds painted the Los Angeles sky.
In a city full of murals honoring Kobe Bryant, Gozukuchikyan added another piece, this time paying homage to the Lakers great by welcoming a player fans believe could be the next one.