""I was kind of thinking, obviously not in the moment when I got traded but later on when I started playing, that I wanted to be here. This is an amazing organization. We have trust in each other. So, honestly, I decided pretty quick.""
""Honestly, my first moment was my first game. I didn't play for five, six games but the way they received me, the fans, the team, it was unbelievable. In that moment, I felt something different so I was really excited.""
Luka Dončić signed a lucrative three-year, $165-million extension with the Lakers shortly after his arrival in Los Angeles. He expressed a desire to stay with the franchise, citing trust within the organization. Dončić reflected on his first game with the Lakers as a pivotal moment that solidified his decision, noting the overwhelming positive reception from fans and teammates. The excitement from the Lakers fans and a sense of connection after his trade influenced his commitment to the team in the long run.
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