Luka Doncic has been a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for just over a month now, and his life has changed in so many ways.
His perspective has shifted too, and he now knows what it’s like to be part of the storied franchise.
Following Sunday night’s win, Doncic spoke with Dave McMenamin and talked about what he’s learned about being a Laker.
He said it’s true that other teams often step up and do whatever it takes to beat LA.
He agrees that other teams will even bring back players who have been out for a while to take down the Lakers.
“I didn’t believe it before, but they say if somebody is out a long time, then they play against the Lakers … So I think that’s normal 1741073414,” Doncic said.
Luka Doncic said he’s already learned how other teams tend to get up to play the Lakers and give them their best shot. “I didn’t believe it before, but they say if somebody is out a long time, then they play against the Lakers … So I think that’s normal 1741073414.” pic.twitter.com/MPQt0Bp903
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 3, 2025
Doncic may have made this statement because the Los Angeles Clippers did just that for Sunday’s game.
Norman Powell made his big return to the team after being out since February 13.
He had limited minutes on the floor and scored four points during his nearly nine minutes on the court.
The game was close at times, but the Lakers ended up with a 108-102 win, their sixth in a row.
The Lakers always get a lot of attention from the media and other teams, and that will be even more true now.
They are the second seed in the West for the first time in years, and the Doncic trade has only brought them more headlines and viewers.
This team will be monitored—and targeted—by many for the remainder of the season.
Doncic is still getting adjusted to being a Laker and everything that comes with it.
But he is looking more comfortable with his new squad and scored 29 points, six rebounds, and nine assists during Sunday’s game.
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