Slovenian basketball star has experienced the best thing that could happen to an undisputed virtuoso and the world’s most recognizable Slovenian athlete. He was chosen by the giant Los Angeles Lakers, the biggest and most famous club in the league after the Celtics from Boston, as well as the most glamorous, with an added touch of glitz that fits perfectly into American sports culture.
In the world of basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers are close to the fame, influence, and power that Real Madrid has in soccer. Dallas, on the other hand, is just an average Spanish club that occasionally has some success. And even when they do, everything has to fall into place perfectly. Last year, despite Luka Dončić’s fantastic performances, they couldn’t make it happen in the most important moment.
Moving to sunny California is a redemption for him and sends a message: he has arrived in a city where only winners are worshipped and recognized.
