Lakers Star ‘Born To Be’ In Los Angeles

Pandemonium ensued after the Los Angeles Lakers completed a blockbuster trade agreement for Luka Doncic .

Now that nearly two months have passed since the Dallas Mavericks made what many fear to be a disastrous decision, many people are still talking about it, including Mavs point guard Kyrie Irving and Mavs former majority owner Mark Cuban .

However, like Apollo and Dionysus, Irving and Cuban represent two sides of the same coin.

Kyrie Irving speaks on injuries and Luka trade pic.twitter.com/kEumSEBdA3 nico Harrison (@Jsmooth298) March 23, 2025 Both are dismayed by the trade, as much because of their personal relationship with Doncic as the loss of a phenomenal talent.

Mark Cuban on the Luka Doncic trade: I dont get it either.

Va @KirkSeriousFace pic.twitter.com/RRC1TiwaPi NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) March 21, 2025 Irving is trying to move past the deal.

Cuban ...

well, hes not.

This is but a microcosm of the Mavericks fan base as a whole.

Lakers Luka Doncic Born To Be In Los Angeles While the Mavs try to shake back after having the life sucked out of them, the Lakers are trying to build their momentum as well.

Unlike Dallas, L.A.

isnt dealing with a fall out as the aftermath of the trade.

Daviss contributions were appreciated; he helped lead them to a championship after all.

Nonetheless, Doncics blend of youth, popularity, and ability have allowed him to eclipse the 10-time All-Star.

With that being said, the Lakers are now 11-6 with Doncic.

In that time, hes been quite the volume producer, averaging 26.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.

Yet, hes not completely in rhythm, shooting 36.3 percent from 3 but 41.3 percent from the field.

LAKERS HIGHLIGHTS Luka Doncic has surpassed all Lakers guards since Kobe Bryant in 2013 for the most 30 PT games in a Single Season 32 MINS 31 PTS 9 REBS 7 ASTS 3 STKS 4 3PM #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/nEmwk9ATPy https://t.co/UQaYCfwDiB LAVE (@TheLakersAve) March 20, 2025 In the short-term, he needs to balance resting and continuing to work himself back into form after missing two months with a calf injury.

However, theres no doubt about his ability to lead the Lakers long-term.

Its a good thing that Doncic was born to be in Los Angeles, according to his father.

Lukas Dad, Sasa Doncic: Luka was born to be in Los Angeles.

This city is made for him and it fits well with his character.

I believe hell succeed here.

pic.twitter.com/qdc3PeE3kJ Jake (@playoffjake) March 24, 2025 This city is made for him and it fits well with his character, Sasa Doncic adds.

I believe hell succeed here.

Heir Apparent Doncic doesnt have to sign an extension with the Lakers.

Still, the general consensus is that he will.

His fathers comments only make the possibility more realistic.

If the five-time All-Star does decide to stay in Hollywood, as opposed to going to the Mile High for instance, hell be able to carry the torch for Los Angeles before the Olympic Games.

With that in mind, when the Lakers acquired Doncic, part of their motivation was having a generational star to rely on after LeBron James retires.

Though theres been no official announcement, many people believe that 2025-26 will be his last season.

After that, itll no longer be King Jamess reign.

Itll be Lukas magic show.

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