The Los Angeles Lakers recently confirmed their $10 billion sale to Mark Walter, which could only mean great things for the hallowed franchise, considering Walter’s impressive track record as the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
While most members and supporters of the Los Angeles Lakers are excited about the news, FS1’s Colin Cowherd issued a warning to one of their star players, Luka Doncic.
“That ownership group and the front office moved off Cody Bellinger, a National League MVP, and Corey Seager, a World Series MVP,” Cowherd explained on The Herd. “If (Luka Doncic) doesn’t get in shape, if Luka doesn’t defend at a higher level, they’ll move off him. They will hold Luka accountable.”Cowherd is not the first to express his concerns over Luka Doncic’s conditioning, as former Los Angeles Lakers stars Magic Johnson and Robert Horry also voiced their worries. To Doncic’s credit, he has been working his butt off this summer, reportedly looking slimmer than ever.
Los Angeles Lakers News: Luka Doncic shares first statement after franchise sale
Luka Doncic voiced his support for the Los Angeles Lakers’ new ownership group following the bombshell news that the Buss family had agreed to sell their majority stake for $10 billion.The Lakers are an amazing organization. I’m looking forward to meeting Mark and excited about the future. I am also grateful to Jeanie and the Buss family for welcoming me to LA, and I’m happy that Jeanie will continue to be involved. I look forward to working with both of them to win championships!” Doncic posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Doncic is eligible to sign a four-year extension worth nearly $229 million this summer, and it remains to be seen whether he’ll get it in the next few weeks.
