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Luka Doncic comments on potential offseason decision with Lakers

Apratim Banerjee

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Luka Doncic with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic were sent packing from the NBA playoffs this season after their recent loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers entered the contest 1-3 down in the series and suffered a 96-103 defeat in Game 5.

The loss meant their journey in the playoffs came to an end in the first round. In Game 5, Doncic scored 28 points, managed seven rebounds, and nine assists. 

Despite being part of a superstar duo alongside LeBron James, he couldn't help the Lakers rescue their series against the Timberwolves. Doncic has now reacted to rumors about his future.

Luka Doncic speaks on his future with the Los Angeles Lakers

After the series against the Timberwolves, Doncic was asked whether he'd extend his time as a Laker. The Slovenian claimed he hasn't thought about it yet, but revealed that he has enjoyed his time with the team.

Doncic said, "I didn't think about it yet. I had my focus on Basketball. Obviously, this is the time now to think about everything."

Doncic added, "I mean it's been great [time as a Laker]. The way the fans accepted me, and it's been amazing, the way the community accepted me. I am really glad that I'm here, had a great couple of months. Trying to learn everything about the team, about the city, so just trying to process everything."

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Doncic joined the Lakers at the start of the season after a long stay with the Dallas Mavericks. His first season hasn't gone according to plan as the Lakers faced early elimination from the playoffs.

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Apratim Banerjee

Apratim is a freelance NBA writer with The Sporting News. He is an experienced sports journalist and has covered soccer, combat sports, Olympic sports and more for On SI, Sportskeeda, EssentiallySports and more. Apratim is pursuing an MSc. in Sport Marketing at Loughborough University London.