Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks on as the Dallas Mavericks play a tribute video for Doncic before the game against the Lakers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic has signed a 3-year mega contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Ramona Shelburne breaks down how it happened.

BREAKING: Luka Dončić has signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Lakers, @TheSteinLine has learned. The deal contains a player option for Year 3. Dončić worked out at the team facility this AM then inked the new deal on the first day he's eligible for it. pic.twitter.com/OpzBLt1Veq