No

Think Capela fits better with being the lob threat he is plus rebounds and rim protects pretty much as well as poetl and wouldn't require a first probably

I don't think it's been discussed enough how the Luka trade also changes the outlook of JJ Redick's tenure

I was always against the hire because of his lack of experience coupled with the need to win immediately both being a Laker and being on LeBron and AD's timeline

We aren't on LeBron's timeline anymore, everything is centered around Luka and I think that gives JJ a bit more grace since the trajectory of the franchise's future did a complete 180 at the snap of a finger

Vando should start once he's back to regular minutes

Hayes/Newly acquired big
Bron
Vando
DFS
Luka

Let Vando guard PGs and DFS guards the best wing. Need Vandos rebounding in the lineup too

Luka got his strength coach back

Link to the Luka presser

lets GOOOO i got my coffee

league is f***ed

Jim Buss was at the press conference

i feel for AD he really got snaked

he sacrificed so much for us and always left it all on the floor

Summary of the press conference

Rob Pelinka calls Luka Doncic joining forces with the Lakers a "seismic event in NBA history."

Rob Pelinka: "I want to thank Jalen Hood-Schifino, Max Christie and Anthony Davis for their incredible service here. There's no player that played as a big of role to our 17th championship than Anthony Davis, who is also a person of incredible high character. Those three guys are Lakers for life. I just want to thank them before we start."

Rob Pelinka thanked Jeanie Buss for her "tremendous support and vision to helping this day become a reality."

Pelinka also thanked Mavs GM Nico Harrison.

Luka Doncic on his famous exchange with Kobe: "I remember the exact moment that happened. It will always stay in my mind. It was an amazing moment. Just for Kobe to know my name, was amazing for me. I just wish Kobe and Gigi were here to see this moment."

Luka: "First of all, it's very nice. There's a lot of people here. I didn't think there was going to be so many people at my press conference. I really appreciate all the support."

Luka Doncic declined to address criticism from the Mavericks' side.

"I'm just excited to be here, to start this new journey. ... I would say always take the high road. I had my amazing moments in Dallas with all my teammates, coaches and most importantly the fans."

Luka on getting to play with LeBron:

"It's just like a dream come true. I always looked up to him. There's so many things I can learn from him. I'm just excited to learn everything and now I get to play with him. It's an amazing feeling."

Luka Doncic on the whirlwind since being traded: "Honestly, it was hard at first. That first day was really hard. I feel like these last 48 hours were one month. Emotionally, it was really hard. But today was much better. I'm very happy to be here for this opportunity. It's the Lakers. It's one of the best clubs in history, so excited to be here."

Rob Pelinka praising Luka Doncic:

"He has a combination of basketball joy and killer instinct, which is really rare. That was No. 8 and No. 24."

It's f***ed up too cause no matter what he does Mavs fans won't love him like that

Luka on LeBron's message to him: "He called me right away. He was in New York, so he called me right away. We didn't talk much, because he said 'I understand what you're feeling,' but it was really nice of him to call me right away and welcome me to LA."