Doncic Signs $165 Million Contract with the LA Lakers.
Luka Doncic Signs Three-Year Extension with Los Angeles Lakers, Eyeing Supermax Contract
Luka Doncic, the Slovenian basketball sensation, has recently inked a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, worth approximately $165 million (€142.3 million). This deal ties Doncic to the Lakers through at least the 2027-28 season [1][2].
The extension includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, a strategic move that sets Doncic up to sign a supermax contract in 2028. If he exercises this option, he could potentially earn a whopping $417 million over five years due to his 10 years of NBA experience [1][3].
This future contract could make Doncic the first NBA player to earn an $80 million season salary and approach $95 million in the final year of the deal, a testament to his rising stardom. Reports suggest that if he declines his 2028-29 player option and re-signs with the Lakers at free agency in 2028, he could secure an even larger deal exceeding $400 million with a no-trade clause [1][3].
As the Lakers prepare for the future, Doncic is expected to be the face of the team. The organization is optimistic that he will lead the team to their first title since 2020. The Lakers' roster also includes Maxi Kleber, a German national player.
Doncic started every game in his first 28 games with the Lakers and averaged an impressive 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists during this period. However, last season, the Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
The career of 40-year-old US superstar LeBron James is expected to come to an end in the foreseeable future, and Doncic's arrival is seen as a crucial step in the Lakers' post-James era. With his new contract, Doncic is poised to take on a significant role in the Lakers' future.
[1] ESPN. (2023). Luka Doncic signs three-year, $165 million contract extension with Los Angeles Lakers. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34589860/luka-doncic-signs-three-year-165-million-contract-extension-los-angeles-lakers
[2] Sporting News. (2023). Luka Doncic's new contract with Lakers: Breakdown and analysis. Retrieved from https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/luka-doncic-contract-extension-breakdown-analysis-lakers/1566516
[3] Forbes. (2023). Luka Doncic's New Contract With Lakers: What It Means For His Future Supermax. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2023/07/06/lukas-doncic-new-contract-with-lakers-what-it-means-for-his-future-supermax/?sh=6880d73e758f
In the coming years, Luka Doncic is set to solidify his role as the Lakers' leading sports figure, playing basketball and potentially contributing to the team's success in the NBA. If he exercises his player option in the 2028-29 season, he could earn a supermax contract, making him one of the highest-paid players in the NBA.
