Luka Doncic is ready for his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he knows exactly what it means to wear the purple and gold. The Slovenian point guard worked hard on his conditioning this summer and represented his national team at EuroBasket 2025.
Doncic led Slovenia to the quarterfinals of the tournament, scoring 39 points in that game, though they fell 99-91. Now his focus shifts to the start of the NBA season, when the Lakers host the Golden State Warriors on October 21 at Crypto.com Arena.
The front office has already begun building a roster around Luka Doncic, adding Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia. In an interview with Sports Central LA, Doncic stated that the new additions will help the team compete for a championship this year.
LUKA DONČIĆ: EuroBasket 2025 All-Star Five 🗣️
pic.twitter.com/zH1oHPYVJ3 — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 14, 2025
Luka Doncic is chasing his first NBA title. “The championship, that is our goal. It should always be our goal. Obviously we were eliminated in the first round, but our target remains the championship,” the Slovenian star said about playing for the Lakers and the expectations each season.
Your #EuroBasket 2025 All-Star Five ⭐
🇩🇪 Dennis Schroder
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic
🇩🇪 Franz Wagner
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo
🇹🇷 Alperen Sengun
pic.twitter.com/Er8yZbWwwb — FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025
Doncic made his intentions clear and showcased one of his best performances at EuroBasket with Slovenia. The Lakers superstar was unstoppable, scoring from anywhere on the floor. He was named to the All-Star Five and was even nominated for the tournament’s Best Defender award.
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Now his focus is on winning his first NBA championship with one of the league’s most decorated franchises: the Los Angeles Lakers.