Luka Doncic Breaks Silence on Lakers’ Massive $10 Billion Decision

When Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and the front office made the bold move to trade for Luka Doncic at the trade deadline, it signaled a major shift in the franchise’s long-term vision—cementing Doncic as the cornerstone for the next decade.

That said, few could have predicted what unfolded on Wednesday, when the Buss family—most notably Jeanie Buss—made the stunning decision to sell a majority stake in the organization to Mark Walter, CEO of TWG Global and owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in a deal valued at an astounding $10 billion.

While Jeanie is expected to retain her role as Governor following the sale, the move marks a monumental change for a franchise that has been family-run since 1979, when her father, Dr. Jerry Buss, purchased the team and transformed it into one of the most prestigious and valuable franchises in the world. The sale is now the largest in history for any sports franchise worldwide.

On Thursday morning, just hours after the news broke, Lakers superstar Luka Doncic officially broke his silence and shared his thoughts in a post on social media.

"The Lakers are an amazing organization," Doncic wrote. "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!"