Luka Doncic truly enjoyed his Lakers debut, especially since it started with a big win—marking the team’s sixth straight victory. After the match, Doncic shared how amazing the experience was and admitted that his new team is a serious threat to any opponent.
Luka Doncic, who joined the Lakers in a big trade from the Dallas Mavericks earlier this month, played 24 minutes and scored 14 points in his debut. He praised his new team, saying their ball movement was great and that they have a strong defense.
Looking ahead, Doncic believes the Lakers can be a very dangerous team. He said, “[We can be] very dangerous. I think the ball was moving very well on the offensive end.”
"Very dangerous."
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 11, 2025
— Luka Doncic on how good this Lakers team can be 👀 pic.twitter.com/aXvZWYV3RS
When asked about the pregame message from head coach JJ Redick, LeBron James, and his teammates, Luka simply said, “Be you.”
This shows how much freedom JJ Redick gives his players. It also highlights how supportive and friendly the team environment is, with LeBron James playing a big role in inspiring Doncic.
Luka Doncic calls his Lakers debut a special moment
It’s great to see how well Luka Doncic has fit in with his new team right from his debut. The most important thing for a player is adjusting to a new team in the middle of the season, and for Luka, it’s a big relief that the Lakers are supporting him fully.
Luka Doncic on his first game with the Lakers:
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 11, 2025
"Special. The way they received me, everybody, it was amazing to see. I was a little nervous before. I mean, I don't know when was the last time I was nervous before the games. But once I stepped on the court, it was fun. Just being… pic.twitter.com/ErgC8clqiy
After his successful debut, Doncic told ESPN, “It’s special. The way they receive me, everybody, teammates, front office, everybody here. I heard a lot of noise when I was introduced, so I really appreciate it. It was a special moment.”
