Luka is officially part of the Lake Show, with the newest Lakers mega superstar wasting no time getting to Los Angeles.
The Lakers posted a video of Luka Doncic arriving in the city Monday (PHL), less than 24 hours since the news first broke that he was traded from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis.
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In arguably the most shocking development in NBA trade history, many were caught by surprise by the blockbuster move, including Lakers legends.
Five-time Lakers champion Magic Johnson sounded off on social media with a series of tweets, saying the move is “amazing for the NBA.”
I’ve been associated with the NBA for 45 years and this Luka and AD trade is the biggest trade I’ve seen between two superstars essentially in their prime! With Luka, the Lakers are getting a 25 year old superstar; this is a great long-term move for the Lakers franchise after…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 3, 2025
Luka Doncic will definitely make the Lakers a championship-contending team. He’ll take pressure off of LeBron because of his scoring ability and playmaking and will make every Laker better! LeBron James will be a positive influence on Luka, teaching him his championship mentality…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 3, 2025
Laker Nation, we have to thank AD for his five and a half seasons including a championship in 2020. AD was having a MVP season which will make Dallas better and he can go back to his natural position of playing the 4.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 3, 2025
Max Christie being traded to the Mavericks is going to hurt the Lakers defense, so now Finney-Smith and Vanderbilt will have to step up defensively to fill that void.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 3, 2025
You know I love assists, and with LeBron and Luka teaming up, I get to watch two of the best passers that have ever played on the same team! I can hardly wait to see Luka in a Lakers jersey in Crypto arena! Laker Nation, get ready!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 3, 2025
Luka Doncic going to the Lakers is amazing for the NBA, just like Shohei Ohtani was when we signed him to the Dodgers! I want to congratulate Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka for bringing Luka Doncic to LA to play for our beloved Lakers!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 3, 2025
Two-time Lakers champion Pau Gasol likewise welcomed Luka to the team, urging the Slovenian star to “make history.”
Welcome to LA, @luka7doncic! 💜💛 Excited to see you in purple & gold. The Lakers family is special—enjoy the journey and make history! 🏀🔥 https://t.co/jRLcCZhri4
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) February 2, 2025
Metta World Peace, who won the 2010 NBA Championship with the Lakers, also shared his reaction to the mega trade as he saluted the outgoing Davis for a “great job” as a Laker.
Wow. @luka7doncic for @AntDavis23 .
— Head Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) February 2, 2025
Great job in LA @AntDavis23 . We will stay supportive as you brought a ring to LA.
Welcome @luka7doncic .
Wow. What an explosive trade of talent. AD = Luka. Math test solved. Even Swap. https://t.co/9RuSfc6I8y pic.twitter.com/CAlBLzCtbd
— Head Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) February 2, 2025
Doncic himself welcomed the opportunity to join the Lakers, now setting his sights to adding to the team’s NBA title count.
Grateful for this amazing opportunity. 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. https://t.co/psfgI5o9Pn
— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) February 2, 2025
First moments in the City of Angels.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 3, 2025
Welcome to LA, @luka7doncic! pic.twitter.com/gTRZHUBQAR
