Lakers' Rob Pelinka breaks silence on Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic trade

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The Los Angeles Angels’ trade for superstar Luka Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks has officially gone through, and Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has spoken for the first time on the trade for Doncic, as well as the departure of Anthony Davis along with Max Christie and Jalen Hood-Schifino.

“We are overwhelmingly thankful for AD’s six seasons with the Lakers, where he led our franchise to a championship and cemented himself as a perennial NBA All-Star,” Rob Pelinka said, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “We are proud of Max Christie’s development as a Laker as he has grown into an impact three-and-D player and we are appreciative of the work Jalen Hood-Schifino has put in to show professionalism at every level. Sports are about transformative moments. We are inspired by these moments Lakers fans know, expect and love with a franchise that continually ushers in new eras of greatness.

When discussing the acquisition of Doncic, Pelinka said he believes the Lakers have acquired a unique talent who will be a superstar for the franchise for a long time.

“Luka is a one-of-a-kind, young global superstar who will lead this franchise for years to come,” Pelinka said. “His killer instincts and commitment to winning championships will be a driving force for the team. We will be relentless in building a roster around the on-court vision Coach Redick has for this basketball team and there is an unwavering commitment to that work to serve our loyal and dedicated fans. We are grateful for today and look forward to what’s next.”

More to come on this story.

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