1 day Ago By Lebron Wire
When the trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers was announced, everyone was shocked, including Doncic himself. He thought he would play with Dallas forever, and he made it clear that he never asked out.Some have been wondering if he even truly wants to be a member of the Lakers, despite the success they have had with him so far.
He did seem to indicate during an interview with ESPN's Malika Andrews that he would like to remain in Los Angeles long-term, even though he can opt out of his contract and become a free agent in 2026.During another interview with Chris McGee of Los Angeles-based Spectrum SportsNet, Doncic was asked if he immediately sensed the love that Lakers fans have given him since he came to town.“Yeah, definitely,” he said.
“It was a little bit surprising though. I was a little bit surprised. It’s a new guy in the city and the way they showed me love since day one, it’s been unbelievable for me.
I feel the love, for sure.”Luka Dončić goes one-on-one with @geeter3 talking about all the fan love he's received since being traded to the #LakeShowCatch more of the interview during Saturday's pregame show on Access SportsNet. pic.
twitter.com/q0DYfaV6W0— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) April 18, 2025Lakers fans tend to fall head over heels in love with the team's stars. They have done so over the last couple of years with guard Austin Reaves, who is now playing at an All-Star level, and although LeBron James may not be embraced as a true Laker, he has been accepted by the team's fans.
The Purple and Gold winning the NBA championship this June would only amplify the love fest that has broken out throughout the Southland for the Slovenian native.This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Luka Doncic on the love he's gotten from Lakers fans.
