"He is our future": Fans react as NBA pro Luka Doncic backs young athletes amid $165M Los Angeles Lakers extension
Luka Doncic
, the star of the Los Angeles Lakers, recently agreed to a contract deal worth a maximum of $165 million for three years. As ESPN's Shams Charania first reported, the deal guarantees his stay with the team for at least the next two seasons.
Meanwhile, shortly after this, he also announced that his Luka Foundation will pledge millions to support young athletes to fulfil their dreams. Meanwhile, the news garnered the reactions from the netizens.
Luka Doncic
's $165M Los Angeles Lakers deal and $5M pledge to young athletes win hearts online
The Los Angeles Lakers
' star player of the future will be Luka Doncic. As per ESPN, the player wrote on X:
'I just signed my extension with the Lakers. Excited to keep working to bring championships to LA and make Laker Nation proud… Grateful to the Lakers, my teammates and all the fans who've shown so much love since day one.
This is just the beginning….'
Luka Doncic's Instagram message (Image via Instagram / @lukadoncic)
He further acknowledged the team and wrote:
'From day one, you've welcomed me and my family with open arms. Playing for this city is an honor. I'm proud to continue wearing the purple and gold and fighting for championships here in LA. I will give everything I have to this team and to all of you…'
Additionally, after the news was made public, he then made an announcement which garnered netizens' attention. He wrote:
'Today I'm also committing $5 million to help 77 young athletes around the world chase their dreams, just like I did. Basketball gave me everything, and I'm lucky to be able to give back and help the next generation. Thank you for believing in me. This is just the beginning - let's keep building something special together…'
The announcement and this post immediately garnered netizens' reactions as a user, @walidwon said that he is the future.
A second one, @_sheloveflowers, said LUKA MAGIC. Additionally, a third user named @simply_nfamous wrote 'We are witnessing the next face of the league.'
Netizens reacted to Luka Doncic's post (Image via Instagram / @lukadoncic)
A fourth user welcomed him and said the Lakers make legends. Meanwhile, a fifth Instagram user said that it was an absolute bargain. Lastly, a sixth user said to bag him.
Netizens reacted to Luka Doncic's post (Image via Instagram / @lukadoncic)
Now, his fans are waiting to see his magic when he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers next.
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