Luka Doncic (Image Credits: Imagn)

NBA Veterans Make Bold Championship Prediction for Luka Doncic With the Lakers

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Kenny Nosay | Last updated Mar 13, 2026 12:58 AM ET

Luka Doncic is playing in his eighth year in the NBA. After taking the league by storm in just his rookie year, the expectations for his career trajectory were extremely high. Talks about him winning multiple titles were a constant topic in previous years.

However, the closest he came was an NBA Finals appearance in 2024 with the Dallas Mavericks. Now with the Los Angeles Lakers, every move he makes has been heavily scrutinized, on and off the court. Even his personal affairs are going public. But despite playing extremely well, not everybody thinks that Luka Doncic can deliver multiple titles for LA.

“This is the Los Angeles Lakers. They’re gonna put pieces around Luka…I’m going one,” Lou Williams said. Chandler Parsons responded, “One.”

“I’m going with one as well,” added DeMarcus Cousins.

Lou Will: "This the Los Angeles Lakers. They're gonna put pieces around Luka.”

Boogie: “I’m going with one [championship] as well.”

Lou Williams and DeMarcus Cousins think Luka Doncic will win at least one title in LA

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 12, 2026

One seems a bit low for a generational talent like Luka. But he can only go so far with talent alone. If the Lakers can build properly around Doncic and Reaves, this team might have what it takes to win a title or two in the near future.

LA Will Go All In With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves (Photo By Imagn Images)

At this point, it seems like LeBron James’ time in LA might soon be over. The team is banking on the duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and they will build around them moving forward. With Luka Doncic’s contract situation already handled, the Lakers are going all-in with Austin Reaves as well in the summer.

“The Los Angeles Lakers plan to offer Austin Reaves a five-year, $240 million contract this offseason once unrestricted free agency begins. The Lakers have ‘no fear’ of losing the talented undrafted guard, who wants to spend his entire career with the Purple and Gold,” according to a report from Lakers Daily.

Can these two stars deliver a title in LA? It all depends. Many teams are capable of winning a title. But if the Lakers can surround them with the right pieces, it’s hard to doubt their capabilities of winning at least one.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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