Lakers Promised Luka Doncic Mavericks-like Roster Build

When Luka Doncic was negotiating his extension with the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, he wanted to know what the team's plans were. The Lakers made some promises to Doncic that their plan was to build a balanced roster that looks a lot like the 2024 NBA Finals runner-up Dallas Mavericks. That roster was built with players who maximize Doncic's skillset. That means Los Angeles is on the hunt for a lob-catching big man, who can also provide rim protection. The team was 3&D threats around Doncic...