Basketball superstar Luka Doncic has hit the end of the Dallas Mavericks without any warning.
“I thought it was an April Fool’s joke,” said the newcomer to Los Angeles Lakers at his presentation in California about how he took the news: “I was shocked. Everyone was surprised, you can imagine how surprised I was . ” The last two days had “felt like a month” for him.
Dallas had surprisingly handed over his franchise player to LA on Sunday. The Slovenian had assumed that he would spend his entire NBA career in the Mavericks. “It was her decision, I don’t know why it happened,” said Doncic about the motives of those responsible in Texas and held back with criticism. He could “say nothing” about the closer circumstances, but had “great moments” in Dallas.
“The first day was tough. It is much better today,” said Doncic, the new task is looking forward to the 25-year-old: “The Lakers are one of the best clubs in history. I am happy to be here.” It is particularly great that he could now play together with world star Lebron James. “A dream becomes true. He called me directly and welcomed me,” said the Point Guard: “I always look at him. I can learn so many things from him. We both do our teammates better, our IQ is high. That will help everyone. “
Doncic wants the NBA title with the Lakers
The goals with the club are clear. “You come here for nothing other than get championships,” emphasized Doncic. It is also nice that he now lives on the coast: “I have the ocean here. It’s a big deal for me.”
For Rob Pelinka, Doncic is a “25 -year -old global superstar”, he is characterized by a “mix of fun and killer instinct”, said General Manager of the Lakers: “There is rare.”