Luka Doncic has amazing $5 million hidden gesture in new monster Lakers contract

Skinny Luka is now ridiculously rich Luka.

In what was a forgone conclusion, the Los Angeles Lakers franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic, not 40-year-old LeBron James, signed a maximum contract extension for three-years, $165 million, with a player option for 2028.

The 26-year-old five-time, All-NBA First Team selection, now looking svelte and toned thanks to his new diet and training regimen, penned a heartfelt note to Lakers fans.

While many will simply talk about it in basketball terms of how can the Lakers compete for an NBA championship in the loaded Western Conference, Doncic shared that he will carve out $5 million "to help 77 young athletes around the world chase their dreams, just like I did."

Luka Doncic, LeBron James — Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

"Basketball gave me everything," Doncic wrote. "And I'm lucky to be able to give back and help the next generation. Thank you for believing in me. This is just the beginning - let's keep building something special together."

It's a fantastic gesture from the Slovenian import and Kobe Bryant admirer, with the "77" and ode to his jersey number and the "7" for his childhood hero growing up, European legend Vassilis Spanoulis.

I just signed my extension with the Lakers. Excited to keep working to bring championships to LA and make Laker Nation proud. Grateful to the Lakers, my teammates and all the fans who’ve shown so much love since day one. This is just the beginning. 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/PrTfTxxlpU
— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) August 2, 2025

Heck, Doncic even proposed to his now fiancée Anamaria Goltes on 7-7.

Now 77 lucky kids will have their dreams come true thanks to Doncic.

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