Things are looking up in Lakerland as of late after the team signed franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic to a three-year, $165 million contract extension last week. It locks in Dončić for the foreseeable future, and now the Lakers can focus on building a contender around their superstar point guard.

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka praised the support team of superstar guard Luka Doncic for their work with him this offseason.

Rob Pelinka Makes Promise to Lakers Fans After Luka Doncic News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Luka Doncic’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers had been one of the biggest stories of the summer. The All-NBA guard was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles in February, and has quickly become the face of the franchise.