Absolute leader! Doncic talks about recruiting Smart & Aiton: I m glad they join my team!

Today, the Lakers held a renewal conference for Doncic. At the press conference, Doncic explained why he played an important role in recruiting players this summer: "To build a championship team. We strengthened two very outstanding players. Although I have played against them, I have never fought side by side. I am very happy that they can join my team."

According to famous reporter Shams, Doncic renewed his contract with the Lakers in advance for a maximum salary of $165 million in three years.

Earlier, according to Lakers reporter Dan Woike, Doncic helped the team recruit former DPOY Marcus Smart and 2018 No. 1 pick DeAndre Aiton.

After being traded to the Lakers, Doncic played 28 regular season games, averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.4 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 43.8%, three-point shooting percentage of 37.9%, and free throw shooting percentage of 79.1%.

Last season, Ayton played in 40 games, averaging 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 1 block per game.

Last season, Smart played only 15 games, averaging 9.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks per game.