The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired a superstar who's soon to enter their prime. Moreover, Los Angeles has added a player who has achieved more over the past four seasons than the Lakers themselves, twice knocking on the door of championship glory.
Doncic committed to a future with the franchise by signing a three-year extension, but his comments to Rob Pelinka and company sent a message that can't be ignored.
Doncic, 26, was blindsided by a trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers in February. Dallas parted with its long-time franchise player less than 10 months after he had them playing in the NBA Finals for the first time in 13 years.