Rob Pelinka Sends A Clear Message About Luka Doncic

Rob Pelinka introduced the Los Angeles Lakers’ newest player on Tuesday morning, giving fans a good look at Luka Doncic just days after the massive, historic trade that shook the sports world this weekend.

While speaking to the press, Pelinka talked about what a gift Doncic’s presence is and referred to him as a “top-three player in the universe.”

He said that Doncic will be at the center of everything the Lakers do over at least the next ten years and spoke about this character and his drive to succeed.

“I can’t think of a more amazing starting point to build a roster for the next decade and I know he has the drive to win that we have here,” Pelinka said, per Spectrum SportsNet.

Rob Pelinka: "I can't think of a more amazing starting point to build a roster for the next decade… I know up here he might seem calm, casual, and quiet, but we know the alter ego comes out—and we'll see it at https://t.co/fOfPTbd4eV soon."