I Want To Add One More: Doncic

He aims to help Lakers to another title, after 3-year, $213m contract extension

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LOS ANGELES - Luka Doncic said he felt privileged to shoulder championship expectations after officially signing a three-year, US$165 million (S$212.7 million) contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on Aug 2.

Under his previous contract, he could have become a free agent in 2026 but has now committed long term to the Lakers.

Doncic, 26, arrived in Los Angeles in a stunning February trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Since then, the Slovenian superstar has focused on helping the Lakers add another title to their storied collection.

"It's an honor to play for this organization," Doncic told a press conference at the team's training center in El Segundo.

"Many great players played here and obviously, I want to add one more up there. That's what we're working for."

Doncic made an immediate impact after joining the Lakers, averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.6 steals over 28 regular-season games.

His stellar play helped propel Los Angeles to the third seeds in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Western Conference, although the team ultimately lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first-round play-offs.