When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, there was an unspoken understanding amongst viewers and analysts that winning a championship would be an immediate priority. Doncic is 26 years of age and has already experienced significant postseason success, reaching two Conference Finals and the 2024 NBA Finals.
With Doncic holding Los Angeles to the standard of immediately competing at the highest level, the front office must realize how far gone the time for patience is.
Doncic is a five-time All-NBA First Team honoree and the 2023-24 scoring champion. He's also a seven-year veteran who has been through the trials and tribulations of rebuilds and retools, and has rewarded a franchise for building around him by guiding his team to the cusp of a title.