Jeanie Buss: Kobe would be excited that Luka Doncic is now a Laker

Q: Why would Kobe Bryant be excited about Luka Doncic joining the Lakers?

Kobe Bryant had a special connection to Luka Doncic, as he attended a game with his daughter Gigi, who was a fan of Doncic.

Q: What impact has Luka Doncic had on the Lakers since joining?

Since joining the Lakers, Luka Doncic has become the number one selling jersey in the NBA and is expected to lead the franchise to success.

Jeanie Buss on Luka Doncic: “I knew he was a great player, an All-Star, but the fact that he joins the Lakers and immediately becomes the number one selling jersey in the NBA, that he led the league in scoring. I knew he was good. What he brings to us globally in terms of fans, we just have so much to look forward to, to watch him continue to grow. And he's a winner. He wants to win. And, of course, I have a soft spot in my heart for him because the last time I saw Kobe alive was about a month before he passed, he came to the Lakers-Dallas game with Gigi, because Luka was Gigi's favorite player. So I know that Kobe would be excited that he's now a Laker and will continue to lead this franchise into the foreseeable future.”

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