The Dallas Mavericks and general manager Nico Harrison stunned the NBA last season when they dealt Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package featuring Anthony Davis.

Luka Doncic is almost due for a new contract with the Lakers, but Los Angeles is growing more confident that he will stick around.

Luka Doncic is prepared to take the lead in Los Angeles. Heading into his second season with the Lakers, the 26-year-old said he wants to be known as “the guy that brought championships to the city."