The Los Angeles Lakers are planning for a new era once LeBron James retires.
Future Plans and Aspirations:
Kevin OโConnor from The Ringer discussed the Lakers’ future goals on “The Mismatch” podcast. He revealed that the Lakers have their eyes set on Luka Doncic as their dream replacement for LeBron. OโConnor mentioned, โIโve reported on this podcast and on The Ringer how they have their sights set for Luka (Doncic) in the future. Weโll see if that works out. Dallas just made a Finals. Dallas is looking better than ever with their supporting cast. That may not work out.โ
Lakers’ Long-Term Strategy:
The Lakers seem to be thinking ahead by holding onto their future picks instead of making immediate trades to support LeBron right now. This suggests they are focusing on long-term success rather than short-term gains.
Challenges in Acquiring Doncic:
However, there are many reasons why getting Doncic might not be realistic for the Lakers. The Mavericks recently made it to the NBA Finals and were in the conference finals two seasons before that. They appear to be in a stronger position to win compared to the Lakers, which makes it less likely for Doncic to want to leave.
Fans think this plan sounds exciting but also very challenging.
Doncic is currently under a 5-year, $215 million contract with an option for 2026-2027. He has been named first-team All-NBA for five consecutive seasons, making him an even more valuable player.
Itโs interesting how teams plan so far ahead!
