‘IF THE LAKERS ARE SERIOUS ABOUT LUKA, THE PICK IS OBVIOUS.’ Los Angeles Faces a Franchise-Defining Draft Decision That Could Reveal Exactly Who the Team Is Building Around. With Luka Dončić now viewed as the future, many believe passing on a much-needed center would send a troubling message about the organization’s true priorities.
Luka Dončić will be closely watching how this unfolds. Ever since he was traded to the Lakers in February 2025, they’ve vowed to build a contender around him….