In a groundbreaking move that has sent shockwaves through the NBA, Luka Dončić has officially signed a record-breaking $346 million supermax extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal, which is now the largest in NBA history, marks a dramatic turn in Dončić’s career and leaves Dallas Mavericks fans stunned.
“This is what I’ve worked for — the respect, the commitment,” Dončić reportedly said in a post-signing interview. “That’s what the Mavericks denied me.”
After years of carrying Dallas deep into the playoffs with minimal roster support, sources close to Dončić say he felt undervalued by the Mavericks’ front office. Despite being eligible for a supermax extension, negotiations with Dallas stalled over contract terms and long-term team direction.
The Lakers, meanwhile, made a full-court press for the superstar, offering him both financial security and a shot at competing alongside stars like Anthony Davis and under the storied franchise’s championship culture.
Dončić’s move to Los Angeles is expected to reshape the NBA landscape for years to come, signaling a new era for the Lakers and a painful chapter for the Mavericks. The message is clear: loyalty has limits when respect isn’t mutual.
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