Only a few days after one of the greatest exchanges in the history of the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers Guard, Luka Doncic, was in the bank to see his new team.
Doncic arrived in Los Angeles through an exchange of the Dallas Mavericks who saw him exchange places with the great man Anthony Davis.
On Tuesday, Doncic saw his first game as a team member when the Lakers faced the Los Angeles clippers.
Dressed in a track suit of the Lakers brand, the guard took a seat at the bank and observed how the rivals between the city were taken.
Early in the day, Doncic was presented at a press conference where he held his new Jersey and addressed the agreement.
“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.
Luka Doncic was sitting on the court to see her new team, Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday
Earlier in the day, Doncic was presented as a member of the Lakers after his trade from Dallas
“It was a great shock,” Doncic added. 'They were difficult moments for me. I had to verify if it was April 1 (the day of the innocent). … (but now) I can play in the best club in the world, and I am excited about this new trip.
The full trade involves Doncic, striker Maxi Kleber and striker Markieff Morris who go from Dallas to Los Angeles.
The Mavericks are receiving Davis, to the Max Christie Guard and the first selection of the Lakers in 2029.
As the third team in the agreement, Utah's jazz acquired the Jalen Hood-Schifino guard from the Lakers and two second round of 2025 of the Mavericks (one of which belonged to the clippers).
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 reports, the 7 -inch shipowner bought a Texas house of $ 15 million recently.
Mavericks fans have become so furious that the team has offered reimbursement to seasonal ticket holders after the exchange.
“We value each member relationship of the season and the representatives are available to receive calls from members with any concern or question,” read the maverick declaration according to the Dallas Morning News.
While Doncic watched from the bank, many wondered when he could be debuting with the team.
Doncic's exchange sent shock waves throughout the league, including impressive players in the treatment
Doncic hopes to return to the court shortly after suffering a tension in the calf in December
Doncic has not played since December, in what is now his last game with the MAVs, after suffering a tension in the calf.
By ESPNDoncic is close to a return and hopes to reach the court on any of the next Lakers games against Utah jazz on February 10 or February 12.
Speaking to journalists in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the general manager of the Lakers, Rob Pelinka, said the team will work with personal trainers and Doncic marketing staff to ensure that I return to the court safely.
“We have five in five scheduled tomorrow for Luka,” said Pelinka. “We will take it one day at a time.”