When the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic more than a week ago, they did more than acquire a star player. The organization added a player that it anticipates being the face of the Lakers for years to come.
And that type of player, well, he doesn’t come alone.
When the Lakers signed LeBron James in 2018, agent Rich Paul, business manager Maverick Carter, trainer Mike Mancias and trusted confidante Randy Mims had important roles in and around the organization. And now that the Lakers have Doncic, a new support team is a part of the story.
“We’re going to partner with him and I should mention, too, his amazing team who is now part of our family led by Lara Beth [Seager] and Bill Duffy and the rest of the folks that are here today,” Rob Pelinka said in Doncic’s introductory news conference.