Luka Doncic wrote a lengthy message to Lakers fans as the team looks to be on a mission to win a championship this season.
Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is called for a foul during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
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The Los Angeles Lakers will be opening their season against the Golden State Warriors, and it feels like they're in a new era coming into the year. That new era starts with Luka Doncic, who is the bona fide star of the team, and will be looked upon to lead the team every night.
Before the season opener, Doncic took out a full-page ad to write a letter to Lakers fans.
“Dear LA, Tonight we start our run for a championship. Every player dreams of holding that trophy. To do it for all of you amazing fans would mean everything to us. Each of us understands what it means to put on this purple and gold jersey and follow the players who wore it before us. It means so much because of the passion and dedication that generations of you all have shown for this team,” Doncic wrote.
Doncic went on to talk about how the Lakers have a special team this season, and he knows what the fans are expecting out of them. In the end, he personally talks about the support he's gotten from the fans since he arrived to the team.
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“From the moment I arrived in LA, you welcomed me with open arms. That is something I will never forget. So here is my promise to you: we are going to give you everything we have, every single night. No excuses. No nights off. But we cannot do this alone. You are the best fans in the world, and we are going to need you. Every game, bring it with us. Let's go,” Doncic wrote.
It should be a good season for the Lakers, and they do have the talent to be one of the better teams in the league. Of course, it starts with Doncic, and everyone knows he can lead them to new heights.
Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.