Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThe Lakers didn’t show Finney-Smith the same respect this summer, as they weren’t willing to surpass what the Houston Rockets gave him.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Nuggets may not have as many titles as the Lakers, but the basketball attraction between Doncic and Jokic as teammates works both ways. The Nuggets may not have the draft compensation now to make that kind of deal, but in a few years, perhaps they will find a way to stock up.\u201d<\/p>\n
Doncic\u2019s willingness to sign a long-term extension with Los Angeles this summer would show that he\u2019s all-in on being a Laker.<\/p>\n
Doncic, who was well on his way to becoming a Mavericks legend before the franchise completed arguably the most disrespectful trade ever, is slated to be the face of the Lakers once LeBron James retires.<\/p>\n
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The five-time All-Star isn\u2019t the speedster he was in his slimmer days.<\/p>\n
Still, his calm demeanor, one-step-ahead mentality, intelligence in high-ball screen situations, and ability to put his team on his back when the pressure elevates make him a generational NBA phenomenon.<\/p>\n
Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists with the Lakers this season, finishing with a 43.8% field goal shooting percentage and a 37.9% three-point shooting percentage.<\/p>\n
Although a Doncic and Jokic tandem in Denver would be captivating to witness nightly following James\u2019 inevitable exit from the NBA, it\u2019s unlikely Doncic will leave an organization that\u2019s planning to build a competitive future around him in a large market.<\/p>\n
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