Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Finally Breaks Silence On Luka Doncic’s Work Ethic Months After Blockbuster Anthony Davis Trade

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Finally Breaks Silence On Luka Doncic’s Work Ethic Months After Blockbuster Anthony Davis Trade

Rob Pelinka and Luka Doncic (Photos by Kiyoshi Mio/Imagn Images) On February 2, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers made headlines in the NBA community by trading their star forward/center, Anthony Davis, to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka to Doncic. More than two months have passed since that trade, but Lakers GM Rob Pelinka does not regret the decision. He cites Doncic’s strong work ethic as a key reason for his confidence in the trade. Pri…

Rob Pelinka Praises Luka Doncic’s Work Ethic Since Joining Lakers

Luka Doncic has been a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for almost three months now, after general manager Rob Pelinka secured a blockbuster deal with the Dallas Mavericks to land the 26-year-old Slovenian superstar. And in that time, Doncic has already made a huge impact on the Lakers franchise and the fans, making them instantly competitive in the championship race in 2025. One of the reasons the Mavericks opted to move on from Doncic is they …