The Los Angeles Lakers are Luka Doncic\u2019s team now. He has signed a three-year extension and has indicated that he plans to stay a Laker for a long time. The Lakers are now doing everything in their power to build the best possible team around Luka to keep their star happy and contending for championships.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Lakers’ free agent signings were the first sign of this. They listened to Luka\u2019s wishes and landed him two key role players that should fit in well with his playing style.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka finally spoke out about the Lakers’ free agency moves in a recent press conference<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAnd then being able to add Marcus Smart, Defensive Player of the Year a couple years ago, I think a chip on his shoulder to be back at that level and put the league on notice. I think having players like that surrounding both Luka and LeBron, guys who can defend multiple positions, is really important…We like the upgrades we were able to make to the roster. But by no means are we going to be satisfied. I think every year, we\u2019re on an infinite cycle to try to improve this team and win championships and we\u2019ll stay committed to that work.\u201d<\/p>\n Pelinka is making it clear, he likes where the Lakers are right now, but he won\u2019t hesitate to make major changes if necessary.\u00a0<\/p>\n