So Doncic took the next step toward turning his dreams into reality Saturday when he agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer.

After signing a long-term contract extension, Luka Doncic expects the Los Angeles Lakers to be in contention every year.

Sometimes, big news doesn’t need a dramatic press conference. A simple post on X will do the job. Luka Doncic knew exactly what he wanted to say after signing a three-year, $165 million max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. He kept it short, direct and straight from the heart.