The Lakers' undrafted guard has risen to a fringe All-Star level, and he could certainly make the All-Star team one day if he were to run his own operation on a new squad. Even still, his redundant on-court pairing with Dončić could lead to a fruitful hypothetical transaction in the future.

Los Angeles is buzzing as the Lakers pursue Luka Doncic, drawing parallels to Shohei Ohtani's groundbreaking deal with the Dodgers. Both global superstars represent more than just wins; they symbolize LA's ambition to dominate the sports world.

Regardless of what structure the deal takes, Doncic is expected to extend his current contract, further solidifying the 26-year-old Slovenian as the face of the franchise for the short and long