Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers has been compared to many NBA stars throughout his career, but some comparisons are more impressive than others.
Former Lakers star Sasha Vujačić sees glimpses of his former teammate Kobe Bryant in Doncic and believes he’s one of the few players today who is “trying to go to the next level.”
“When I watched him play, there are glimpses that I see from Kobe in his eyes. He plays with a smile, but he wants to kill you. Luka is one of those very few individuals in the league that has that demeanor and mindset of trying to go to the next level,” Vujačić said.
Sasha sees Kobe in Luka’s eyes 👀🐍
Sasha Vujačić is excited for a full season of Luka Dončić!
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Doncic is definitely smiling often when he’s on the court, but there is no doubt that he’s attempting to move past his opponents and secure huge wins for his Lakers.
He has a boyish charm, but Doncic is a diehard and intense competitor.
Vujačić says that Doncic is hoping to take his game to the next level, and Lakers fans hope he is right.
They love what he has done during his time in Los Angeles so far, but they want more from Doncic and the team.
They think that he could be key to winning another championship, and most people believe he’s the future of the franchise.
These fans received some great news during the summer when they witnessed Doncic transform his body and get in much better shape.
This is a sign that he’s taking 2025-26 seriously and is looking to propel the Lakers forward.
This might be the year when the Lakers become the best in the West again, and Doncic will be at the center of it all.
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