Luka Doncic Feels 'Way Comfortable' Heading Into First Full Season With Lakers

The Lakers guard is finally comfortable where he is.

Mar 10, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a three point shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers brought Luka Doncic in the middle of last season in what was the most surprising trade in NBA history. He was not expecting to be moved.

It was a trade that clearly shook him up. Despite the fact that he played well offensively for the Lakers, you could tell that he was never fully comfortable in his new spot.

Now that he has signed a contract extension with the Lakers, he is going to be in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future. He looks like he's locked in and ready to win.

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Los Angeles Lakers Guard Luka Doncic Says He's Finally Comfortable With His Situation

While speaking with Dan Woike of The Athletic, Doncic shared that he is finally comfortable with his future and where he is at.

“I’m way comfortable,” he said with a grin. “Especially going to training camp, you know, having practice with the guys — like I said, it’s a start for me. But I will feel way more comfortable now.”

Having his future secure has to play a big part in him feeling as comfortable as he does. Now that he knows he's not wanted in Dallas and he's very wanted in LA, he can move forward with his life.

Doncic can now solely focus on basketball and staying in shape. He will enter this season in the best shape of his life and with a lot of motivation to show Dallas that they screwed up by giving up on him.

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The Lakers Need Luka Doncic at His Best to Compete For a Title

The Lakers need Doncic to play the best he has in his career if they want to compete for a championship in what is an absolutely loaded Western Conference.

Everyone is chasing the Oklahoma City Thunder, who will likely be better this season. Doncic needs to show that he has improved on the defensive end of the court to help Los Angeles compete with a team like that.

After being traded to the Lakers, Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game. He shot 43.8 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from beyond the 3-point arc.

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