
Rob Pelinka introduced the Los Angeles Lakers’ newest player on Tuesday morning, giving fans a good look at Luka Doncic just days after the massive, historic trade that shook the sports world this weekend.
While speaking to the press, Pelinka talked about what a gift Doncic’s presence is and referred to him as a “top-three player in the universe.”
He said that Doncic will be at the center of everything the Lakers do over at least the next ten years and spoke about this character and his drive to succeed.
“I can’t think of a more amazing starting point to build a roster for the next decade and I know he has the drive to win that we have here,” Pelinka said, per Spectrum SportsNet.
Rob Pelinka: "I can't think of a more amazing starting point to build a roster for the next decade… I know up here he might seem calm, casual, and quiet, but we know the alter ego comes out—and we'll see it at https://t.co/fOfPTbd4eV soon."
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— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) February 4, 2025
The Doncic trade is a huge boon for the Lakers for many reasons, but the most incredible thing about it is when it happened.
Doncic is arriving in Los Angeles right as LeBron James nears retirement.
For the last several seasons, all Lakers fans have wondered what would come after James; who would take over the franchise and lead the next chapter?
Now the answer couldn’t be more clear, and Doncic will be firmly in control for as long as he wants.
Pelinka said that Doncic is driven to fight and play hard, a comment that may be perceived as pushback after leaks from inside the Dallas Mavericks have said that team’s front office was unhappy with Doncic’s conditioning.
Pelinka believes Lakers fans will see the aggressive, intense, and competitive side of Doncic very soon, and he could start the next epic chapter of the franchise.
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