Dončić Welcomes New Lakers Owners, Expresses Commitment to Championship

Luka Dončić has embraced the recent ownership change of the Los Angeles Lakers, expressing his enthusiasm for the team's future under new leadership. The Slovenian star, who joined the Lakers via trade in February of last year, has witnessed significant shifts within the franchise. Mark Walter recently sold the iconic NBA team for an estimated $12 billion to a new ownership group led by Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.

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Being a Laker means everything to me, and I look forward to returning to the court and winning a championship for Los Angeles.

Dončić shared his sentiments on social media, stating, "Being a Laker means everything to me, and I look forward to returning to the court and winning a championship for Los Angeles." He added, "I've gotten used to big changes over the last few years, but I know that no matter what, the potential of this legendary franchise knows no bounds. I look forward to meeting Josh and Bob so we can start building something special in Los Angeles together."

Bob Iger, former CEO of Disney, and Joshua Kushner, founder of Thrive Capital, have officially taken the reins. The new owners conveyed their deep honor in becoming stewards of one of the world's most iconic sports franchises. They expressed immense respect for the vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss, vowing to build upon their legacy, compete at the highest level, and serve the team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles.

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I've gotten used to big changes over the last few years, but I know that no matter what, the potential of this legendary franchise knows no bounds. I look forward to meeting Josh and Bob so we can start building something special in Los Angeles together.

Crucially, Jeanie Buss will continue in her role as governor of the Lakers. Iger confirmed that the new ownership intends to honor the agreement made with Mark Walter, stating, "We have tremendous respect and gratitude for Jeanie, her father, and what they have contributed to this franchise." He emphasized their commitment to respecting the existing agreement, acknowledging that circumstances can change but affirming their current stance of deep respect and gratitude towards Buss and her role within the organization.

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We have tremendous respect and gratitude for Jeanie, her father, and what they have contributed to this franchise.