Luka Doncic On Lakers' Roster: 'We Have What We Want To Compete For A Championship'

Luka Doncic stated that the Los Angeles Lakers have all of the substances to win an NBA title after signing a three-year, $165 million max extension on Saturday. 

“We have now what we have to compete for the championship,” Doncic stated at a press convention asserting the deal. “I will attempt to win each recreation it doesn’t matter what, and we bought some new nice guys on the crew, so we’ll go for it.”

Doncic has dedicated to an intensive offseason coaching routine in Croatia, specializing in energy and conditioning. 

Doncic additionally performed an lively half in recruiting Marcus Sensible and Deandre Ayton to the Lakers. 

Rob Pelinka known as the extension a “monumental second” in franchise historical past.

“Six months in the past to the day the Los Angeles Lakers selected Luka Doncic by way of a commerce the place he got here to our franchise,” Pelinka stated. “Right now, Luka Doncic selected the Los Angeles Lakers, and that could be a monumental second in Lakers historical past. And we couldn’t be extra grateful for you selecting this partnership.

“The most effective younger basketball participant within the universe joins for the long-term future, the perfect sports activities franchise on the globe.”

Pelinka added that he’s open to LeBron James retiring in a Lakers’ jersey relying on what number of extra seasons James desires to play.