Lakers President Rob Pelinka has significantly revamped the team's roster by acquiring key players, including Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, and Marcus Smart. A major highlight was Luka Dončić signing a three-year extension worth $165 million. Pelinka emphasized that these strategic moves were designed to bring out the best in Dončić and help the Lakers compete for a championship. He believes that the addition of Ayton will enhance Luka's capabilities, while players like LaRavia and Smart add necessary depth and defensive prowess necessary for a successful team.
"In conversations with Luka, it was really important for us to get a lob-catching center and we feel like getting Deandre Ayton was huge. It's going to unlock so much in Luka's game."
"Our thesis for our roster was to get younger and I think getting some 3-and-D players like Jake LaRavia that we could add at his age...having wings that can shoot and play on both sides of the ball was really important."
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