The new Los Angeles Laker was forced to honor a franchise icon on its first day with the team.
“I would only like Kobe and Gigi to be here to see this moment,” Luka Doncic said about Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who lost together with another seven in the 2020 helicopter tragic accident in southern California.
Doncic's introductory message hit the correct note with the Lakers fans, who have immortalized both Kobe and Gianna.
“Kobe would have been happy to see this guy in purple and gold,” wrote a fan, referring to the color scheme of the Lakers.
Doncic will arrive at Los Angeles after the successful agreement of three teams on Saturday night he sends 25 -year Slovenian superstar to the Lakers. The power striker Anthony Davis will go to the Dallas Mavericks, the former Doncic team, along the Max Christie guard and a future first round selection. Meanwhile, Utah's jazz received Jalen Hood-Schifino from the Lakers, the second round of 2025 of the clippers and the 2025 second round of the MAVs.
The agreement was a shock for almost all, from the coaches of LeBron James and the Lakers, to the fans of the MAVs, and even the Doncic itself. According to the reports, the 7 -inch shipowner bought a Texas house of $ 15 million recently, and admitted on Tuesday that he never imagined leaving Dallas.
Doncic appears with his new coach, and former teammate of the MAVs, JJ Reddick on Tuesday
Luka Doncic and Kobe Bryant Chat after a 2019 game in Los Angeles shortly before the tragic accident
Bryant and his daughter Gianna were honored by Doncic in their Lakers to the presentation on Tuesday
“I thought I was going to stay there,” Doncic said Tuesday. 'Loyalty is a great word for me … but I have the ocean here. I can play for the Lakers. Not many can say that.