Luka Doncic Gives First Comments on Joining Lakers After Blockbuster Trade

Luka Doncic became the latest in a long line of generational talents to join the Los Angeles Lakers thanks to a weekend blockbuster trade that saw Doncic to L.A. in exchange for Anthony Davis and other pieces. On Sunday, shortly after releasing a heartfelt statement to Mavs fans (and notably not the Mavericks organization), Doncic put out his first comments about joining the Lakers since the transaction.

He is, unsurprisingly, excited for the opportunity and is aiming to win a championship for the purple and gold.

"Grateful for this amazing opportunity," Doncic wrote on X in response to the Lakers' account announcing the news. " Basketball means everything to me, and no matter where I play the game, I’ll do so with the same joy, passion and goal - to win championships."

Just about what you'd expect from a player joining a new team as far as statements go. But Doncic, despite how famous he was before, is under a brand-new microscope as a Laker. It's arguably the most famous franchise in sports. Everything he does and says will be closely examined and picked apart.

The new partnership is off to a good start. Doncic seems ready to go to work.