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Luka Doncic reportedly declining 2028-29 player option after shocking NBA with first-ever $80 million salary

Luka Doncic. Image via: Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic recently signed a contract extension of $165 million for 3 years with his team. This contract marked the greatest achievement for him, as he was put into the top 25 player career earnings of all time. At the end of this career extension, he could potentially earn $417 million in five years, meaning he could get an average annual salary of over $80 million. However, sources claim that Luka Doncic intended to opt out of a $57.58 million player option for a record-breaking NBA contract. He wants to stay with the Lakers on a long-term basis. He wants to become the first player to sign a $400 million+ contract for the year 2028-29 in the history of the NBA. Luka Doncic is rumored to decline 2028-29 player option after a record-breaking $80 million salary After a major drift in Luka Doncic's physique, which made him the center of attraction , Luka Doncic signed a 3-year contract worth $165 million with the Lakers. However, a source told the Lakers Media Daily that Luka Doncic is expected to abandon the 2028-29 player option and will sign a contract with the Lakers worth $400 million. This would make him the first NBA player to earn $80 million a year. Luka Doncic signed a 3-year $165 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers Earlier this Saturday, Lakers star Luka Doncic signed a contract extension of $165 million for 3 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, confirmed Shams Charania. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo His first six months with the team had gained him just the right amount of attention that an NBA player needs. 'Being a Laker is an honor, and I wanted to be here', said Luka Doncic. 'When you look up here, so many great names and what they've achieved. I want to be up there too one day.' According to a source, Luka Doncic wants to stay committed to the Lakers throughout his NBA career. 'It's an honor playing for this organization,' the Slovanian superstar said. 'Many, many great players played here, so obviously I want to add one more up there. That's what we're working for.' What could possibly be the strategy for the Los Angeles Lakers after LeBron James leaves? LeBron James is another great player of the Lakers. Having him would mean that the team is bound to win. However, the next two seasons would see the NBA legend potentially retiring from the league. Therefore, Luka Doncic would need a co-player who could match up to his level of energy. With LeBron James's news, fans are suspecting Nikola Jokic to join the Lakers as a free agent. Also read: Bronny James raises eyebrows with comment on GF Parker Whitefield's vacation pictures as he skips Luka Doncic event Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!