The Slovenian basketball star completed his three-year contract extension worth $165 million with Los Angeles on Saturday. Doncic expressed gratitude for representing the historic franchise during a press conference at their El Segundo training facility. The 26-year-old forward joined the Lakers through a February trade that moved Anthony Davis to Dallas. He averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists across 28 regular season games. The team secured third place in the Western Conference before losing in the first playoff round.
Basketball Operations President Rob Pelinka praised the signing as transformative for the organization. Doncic dedicated his offseason to physical conditioning after facing previous criticism about his fitness levels. The five-time All-Star focused on weight training and balance exercises before returning to basketball activities. His improved physique appeared in recent Men's Health magazine coverage. The Lakers added Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia while LeBron James extended his stay for another championship pursuit.
Basketball Operations President Rob Pelinka praised the signing as transformative for the organization. Doncic dedicated his offseason to physical conditioning after facing previous criticism about his fitness levels. The five-time All-Star focused on weight training and balance exercises before returning to basketball activities. His improved physique appeared in recent Men's Health magazine coverage. The Lakers added Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia while LeBron James extended his stay for another championship pursuit.
