Luka Doncic expresses strong desire to win NBA title with Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Luka Doncic has reiterated his commitment to winning an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. In a recent essay for the franchise's history, Doncic emphasized his passion for the team and desire to contribute to its championship legacy. Having previously faced criticism about his fitness, he undertook significant training over the past offseason to prepare for the upcoming season. With LeBron James now gone, Doncic aims to assert his leadership on the team and foster closer bonds among teammates, highlighted by a minicamp held in Slovenia in August. The Lakers hope to improve following a disappointing end to last season, where they were swept in the playoffs after Doncic's injury.
- •Doncic was traded to the Lakers in February 2025.
- •He averaged 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists last season.
- •The Lakers were swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •Doncic held a minicamp for teammates in Slovenia this summer.
- •He aims to establish himself as a leader after LeBron James' departure.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic reiterates that he 'desperately' wants to win NBA title
"It is crystal clear what Luka Doncic's biggest goal is.
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