Luka Doncic, amazing from MAVERICKS Trade, now adopts life with Lakers
Melissa Rohalin
Fox SPORTS NBA writer
Luka Densic followed the straight of Luca Densic next to Rob Bellinka, who took the platform at the training facility in Lakers on Tuesday morning, less than 72 hours from one of the largest trades Densic to Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to Dallas Maverix.
Densic admitted that the past few days have been the emotional rolling ship.
“Frankly, it was difficult at first,” Densic said. “That first day was really difficult. I felt that this last 48 hours was one month. As it was two days ago a month ago. Therefore, it was really difficult. But every day there is there.[after]Like today, it was much better. I am very happy to be here for this opportunity. This is Lakers. It is one of the best clubs in history. So, I am excited to be here. “
During this period of this tornado, Densic had not only moved about 1500 miles from the place where he called home over the past seven years since he was recruited in 2018 – leaving behind a palace of $ 15 million that he just bought – but he was also forced to return Imagine all his future.
“I thought I would spend my entire career there,” Densic said. “Because I think loyalty is a big word for me and I was trying to stay next to that.”
Densic was just shocked like the rest of the American Professional League world through the deal, which was haunted in a cafe in Dallas, where the coach Niko Harrison, coach of Peluka, approached the 25 -year -old, who led his team to the finals last season.
The general managers and the general owners of the teams only had the knowledge of the discussions that started about three weeks ago. Their circle remained narrow until the news broke out about the trade on Saturday evening.
“Everyone was surprised, so you can imagine how surprising my amazement,” Densic said. “I was almost asleep, so when I received a call, I had to verify whether it was in April first. I really didn’t believe it at first and it was a great shock. It was a difficult moment for me. House.”
For Lakers, a gift to change the concession that can make them competitors over the next ten years have been practically fell in their lap. When Peloca was asked if he was shocked that Marax was ready to exchange someone from the era of Densic, who is unprecedented in the American Professional League, he likened himself to interact similarly with the professional basketball player.
“Maybe a raid will come in Luka, he will not be shocked,” Bilinka said. “He will remain at the present time, discover reading and perform the play. Thus, when the opportunity came to me, this was my mind.” Well, this is coming. This is a concept that came to me. Now, how can I handle this mentally to complete the deal? “
It is an interesting intellectual exercise to imagine Pelinka’s reaction at the moment when the name Doncic was mentioned as a table. You can see his poker’s face almost if you fell enough.
This is definitely: He played his card with experience, just from separation with Davis and Max Christie and the first round of the 2029 team while getting Densic, Marquif Morris and Mixi Clipper. The deal consisting of three teams, which also included Juna, was to the point that many of them believed that it was fake when it was first reported.
The question about everyone’s minds was clear: How can MAVERICKS trade Doncic?
Certainly, there were concerns about its adaptation before it was eligible to obtain the extension of the Supermax contract for a period of five years at a value of $ 345 million this summer. In fact, ESPN reported that the 11 -day absence in late November, which was attributed to the right twisting in the wrist, was actually a Marax to give him a window to lose weight after he ascended to the high heights.
However, this does not completely add, because Morris did not hesitate to sign.
Morris said: “I hear things about not being in good condition, but if I can go in the American Professional League game and get 30, 15 and 10 like them, I do not really know the shape,” Morris said. M conflict in this part.
Morris continued to call MAVERICKS Trading Donic a form of “disrespect” for the star, adding, “We all thought he would have a statue next to Dirk in Dallas.”
The difference does not trade young talents. They develop it. They overlook things. They hope to mature. They put the right people around them to ensure their prosperity.
Doncic is the All-Star game five times and the first time in both NBA Selecee, who was the champion of the registration last season, with an average of 33.9 points per match. This, besides the fact that he took Marax to the tournament round last season, he left almost a world confusing.
One of the correspondents sought a possible clarification about the question about everyone’s minds, and asked if he believed that Marax was concerned that he would not agree along Supermax. This theory did not last long.
“Certainly no,” Densic said. “Easy answer.”
More details will certainly appear in the coming weeks about the reason for the Maverx ready to give up ways with such a giant star.
The good news of the Leckers is all that might have happened behind the scenes in Dallas, certainly will not be tolerated in Los Angeles, and not while Leberon James is on the team.
James is famous for his work ethics, which allowed him to become a four -time champion, four times MVP and the league goal. James communicated with Donsic shortly after he caught the wind of trade, welcomed him in Los Angeles and told him: “I understand what you feel.”
As for Densic, he is pleased to partner.
“It seems as if the dream was true,” Densic said. “I always look at him. There are a lot of things I can learn from him.”
Now, the largest name in the league will be directed to be the next title for this title.
It is an impressive possibility that won 17 Championships in the American Professional League, although fans will have to wait a little before it begins to achieve it. Densic is still outside the left calf breed. Pelinka said that Doncic will exercise on Wednesday over five over five and is currently considered daily.
Luka Densic holds his new Lakers shirt while standing between General Manager Rob Bilinka and the main coach JJ Redick. (Photo by Harry Kevi/Getty Pictures)
Therefore, Lakers got their big star. The following question: Will they connect their hole in the middle?
Biloca admitted that he was actively looking for a large group, but added that the options of this situation are currently “very dry” before the deadline for trade on February 6.
“Maybe we will be able to do some things about the margins,” said Bilinka. “I would like to say, in terms of the big step for this position, it is possible that it will be more realistic will be something outside.”
With a Doncic on the plane, Lakers can be a few adjustments to be a very special team.
And everything was thanks to the coffee meeting, in which a general manager used what was definitely one of the greatest opportunities in his life.
Therefore, after smiling his way to the platform on Tuesday, Belenka issued an opening statement, taking a moment to estimate what he just accomplished.
“I think Luca Densic joins Los Angeles Lakers is a seismic event in the history of the American Professional League,” said Bilinka. “The reason I say this is because we have a 25 -year -old global star who will get the stage with the most popular and influential brand in basketball. Farah to the world.”
Melissa Roalin is a writer in the American Professional League at Fox Sports. She previously covered the SPORTS ILLUSTRACED, The Los Angeles Times and The Bay Area News Group and. San Antonio Frankly. Follow it on Twitter @Melissarin.
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