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Luka Doncic Sends Message to Jeanie Buss After Major Lakers News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Los Angeles Lakers took the basketball world by storm when news broke on Wednesday that the Buss family agreed to sell a majority stake to Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter in a record $10 billion deal—the highest valuation in U.S. professional sports history (via ESPN). The sale brought an end to a 46-year stint of majority ownership, one that yielded 11 NBA titles and made the Lakers one of the most followed teams in all of sports.
This acquisition comes months after LA secured superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in a landmark midseason trade aimed at ushering the next era of success for the franchise. Having Doncic and LeBron James on the same team instantly gives the new ownership a dual All-NBA core to work with—shifting the team into title-or-bust territory as the Lakers’ front office prepares to invest in roster upgrades and championship infrastructure around their two stars.
In the wake of the big news, Doncic took to social media to acknowledge Jeanie Buss and the new owner while reaffirming his commitment to the franchise.
“The Lakers are an amazing organization,” Doncic posted on X. “I’m looking forward to meeting Mark and excited about the future. I am also grateful to Jeanie and the Buss family for welcoming me to LA, and I’m happy that Jeanie will continue to be involved. I look forward to working with both of them to win championships!”
Since joining the Lakers in February, Doncic has averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in the 28 regular season games he’s played. His arrival transformed the Lakers into one of the West’s elite offenses, instantly upping their championship ceiling, and aligns with the high standards expected under Walter’s ownership.
The Lakers will now look to make the most of Doncic’s time in Los Angeles and hopefully add to their already impressive championship résumé.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
