The Los Angeles Lakers are fully focused on building their future around generational superstar Luka Doncic. After pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks to get him ahead of the trade deadline last year, Doncic has taken over for LeBron James as the team's franchise player.

Luka Doncic is prepared to take the lead in Los Angeles. Heading into his second season with the Lakers, the 26-year-old said he wants to be known as “the guy that brought championships to the city."

Mar 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is guarded by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Lakers are cooking up a master plan: bringing Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic onto the same court. Could we really see these two European stars together in Los Angeles?