湖人隊絕對是今年NBA最受關注的隊伍，雖然他們實力不算頂級，也不是爭冠的種子球隊。不過他們的賽場表現，卻是相當不錯，初期戰績不俗，此後有過回落，但賽季末期又重新回到了西部第三的位置。而湖人隊的成功，離不開兩筆重要的交易，分別是拉塞爾的交易以及東契奇的交易。場均28分8助7助，4年2.29億續約湖人？聽聽東契奇自己怎麼說。
The first trade was that the Lakers sent Russell away in exchange for Finney Smith and Jamieson. After Russell left, Rivers Jr. increased the ball, and he also digested the ball well, and his statistics improved to 3 points, 0 rebounds and 0 assists, and his performance was quite good. And the arrival of Finney Smith has completely improved the team's defense, he is a 0D type player, does not possess the ball on the offensive end, has first-class defense, and has accurate three-point accuracy, which perfectly suits the style of play of James and Rivers Jr. Then Vanderbilt returned, Vincent found his form, and the Lakers were getting better.
During that period, Brother Thick Eyebrows was injured for a period of time, and the outside world was imagining how strong the Lakers would be after Thick Eyebrows returned. However, suddenly a blockbuster deal ushered in, and Brother Thick Eyebrows and Doncic swapped owners. At that time, Doncic was also in the stage of recuperation, so in the second half of the season, Doncic ushered in a comeback.
Now that the regular season is over, Doncic and the Lakers are getting better and better. Throughout the season, Doncic played a total of 37 games, he averaged 0 minutes per game, made 0.0 shots, had unlimited firing rights, and was recognized as the leader of the Lakers. James was also willing to be the second in charge and played without the ball. Doncic averaged 0.0 points, 0.0 rebounds and 0.0 assists per game, shooting 0% from the field and 0% from three-point range.
比起過去5年連續最佳一陣的表現，今年東契奇是有所下滑的。但他場均28+8+7的數據，顯然還是聯盟頂級的。根據薪金專家Bobby Marks報導，在今年8月份，湖人就可以向東契奇提供一份4年2.29億美元的續約合同了。對於湖人隊來說，交易得到26歲的天才，也是球隊的未來，這紙合同湖人隊會毫不猶豫的送上。
So for Doncic, will he stay with the Lakers and accept this contract? Recently, Doncic was interviewed. Talking about being suddenly traded at that time, Doncic said bluntly: "At first, I thought it was an April Fool's Day joke, but after learning about the trade, I smashed my phone, I was completely confused, and I felt like my heart was broken." Later, when the reporter asked him if he planned to end up as a lone ranger, Doncic also said that he originally planned to end up as a lone ranger. However, after being traded to the Lakers, Doncic also chose to look forward, and the reporter asked Doncic if it was possible to stay with the Lakers for a long time, and Doncic said without hesitation: "Yes."
所以從東契奇的回答可以看到，他會選擇和湖人隊續約。比起同期其他超級球星簽下的3億頂薪合同，東契奇4年2.29億美元的合同，顯然是白菜價了。