Luka Dončić reportedly discussed his desire for the Los Angeles Lakers to compete for a championship immediately when meeting with president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick in May.

So Doncic took the next step toward turning his dreams into reality Saturday when he agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer.

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to go on the aggressive and show their savviness in the face of a crowded trade market by targeting big names. Nevertheless, Luka Doncic is currently grabbing the attention of his own.