It’s only been a few hours since Luka Doncic landed on the soil of Los Angeles. But that does not separate him from the openness at the camp. The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the Golden State Warriors for 120-112 in their latest victory. But it was the former Mavericks superstar’s reaction that caught the wind.

Luka Doncic (Image Credit: X/@LADEig)

During Thursday night’s Lakers-Warriors game in Los Angeles, cameras captured a memorable moment on the sideline. Draymond Green of the Warriors was up for a wide-open layup, but his misery ended up in missing the juicy shot. However, the cameraman had one assignment, and he executed it with near perfection. Just after Green’s blunder missed the nets, the camera zoomed in on Doncic, and the poor new joinee was seen hiding his monstrous laughter.

Well, visibly, it was hard for Luka to control his laughter. But the team had more reasons to smile, to say the least. LeBron James put on a spectacular show on game night. The Ackron-born superstar scored 42 points while grabbing 17 rebounds in LA’s victory.

Despite the Lakers establishing a commanding 26-point lead, they faced a fierce rally from the Warriors. Stephen Curry made his most for the Bay Area team with his impressive 37-point performance. However, James’s outstanding play, including three quick 3-pointers in the second quarter, helped secure the win. It also allowed the Lakers to extend their winning streak to four games.

The excitement didn’t stop with the game. When Luka Doncic was introduced before the game, the crowd received a warm welcome. Fans cheered loudly, eager to see the star guard make his debut with the Lakers, which is expected this coming Monday.

Luka Doncic’s Arrival Is A Win-Win Situation For The Lakers

While the years are still to come when Luka Doncic will prove his mettle at the camp, the Lakers are already high with hope. The trade, which sent Luka from the Mavs to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, has revitalized LA’s title hopes while ushering in a new era.

Doncic, the 25-year-old international superstar, brings an exceptional skill set that blends perfectly with LeBron James. As the team positions itself as a formidable contender in pursuit of its 18th championship, the duo would be deadly.

Off the court, the repercussions of the trade are equally remarkable, with substantial financial implications for the Lakers. Merchandise sales are soaring, as demonstrated by the rapid sellout of Doncic’s jerseys and a staggering 1,150% increase in searches for his collectibles on platforms like eBay.

The pricing of his rookie cards and team jerseys has nearly doubled post-trade. However, this surge in merchandise and memorabilia sales will collectively increase revenue for the team and its partners.

While Doncic sacrifices a potential $117 million difference in contract value by joining the Lakers, the endorsement opportunities in Hollywood are expected to offset this loss.