Lakers star Luka Doncic makes incredible confession about the best game of his career

Luka Doncic has gone through quite a process with the Los Angeles Lakers. Since joining the franchise, he has fully embraced the team’s culture. He has shown a strong willingness to adapt from the beginning. Also, his performance on the court has been outstanding. In four of his last five games, he scored 30 or more points. After the last game, reporters asked Luka to name the best performance of his career. His answer surprised many.

“I gotta say it’s the top one (the game against Dallas Mavericks) just because it was so special with the fans, with teammates. Just being there, it was something I had never seen in my life and it’s just special, the love between me and the fans,” confessed Luka Doncic on ESPN.

His decision surprised many fans, especially considering his memorable performances with the Dallas Mavericks. He once scored a career-high 73 points with them. However, he chose to balance emotions and professionalism. For that reason, facing the Mavericks for the first time as a Lakers player felt like the right call. Even better, he scored 45 points, proving the moment was just as meaningful as it was strategic.

Luka Doncic is now focused on making history with his new team: the Los Angeles Lakers. The franchise has a legendary past. That makes it hard for any player to stand out. Especially with names like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James already part of its legacy. These icons built something massive in Los Angeles.

Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on April 09, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

However, Doncic has already shown his ambition in his first season. He stepped up and led the offense with confidence. Even with LeBron on the court, Luka took charge and ran the team’s attack. That speaks volumes about his mindset. He is not just trying to fit in, he wants to build a legacy of his own.

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The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the playoffs. The final score was 117–95. Minnesota dominated from the start and never let the Lakers find their rhythm. After the game, Luka Doncic spoke about what the team needs to change.

“I think it was physical. They were hitting a lot of threes…We have to limit their threes, especially their lasers. We weren’t physical. They were running. They were getting anything they want and we have to be better,” stated Doncic.