Luka Doncic shared how Marcus Smart would help lead the Lakers’ defensive turnaround after signing his $165M extension.

Being a Laker is an honor and I wanted to be here,’ the Slovenian star says nearly six months after arriving in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks.

Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, including a player option in 2028. The deal keeps him out of free agency next summer and positions