Can the Lakers earn Luka Doncic’s loyalty or face another Hollywood heartbreak?
This summer's atmosphere around the Lakers feels different, tenser, and more uncertain. The blockbuster acquisition of Luka Doncic has been dominated by one nagging question: Can Los Angeles really earn his loyalty? As the looming deadline for a four-year, $228 million extension approaches, the spotlight turns to Rob Pelinka and whether the franchise has done enough to justify such a monumental commitment.Understanding the backdrop is key. In February, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka orchestrated a seismic trade, bringing Luka from Dallas in exchange for Anthony Davis.The deal shocked the NBA. Luka himself admitted he was "shocked" when he heard, confessing that he "had to check to see if it was April 1st."He'd even said in Dallas that "loyalty is a big word for me," and the abrupt move shattered what fans believed was a career-long association with the Mavericks. That […]
