Just days after he signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic got back to work — but not for the Purple and Gold. The 26-year-old has returned to his home country Slovenia to join the national team in preparation for EuroBasket 2025.

Lakers great Pau Gasol congratulated Luka Doncic on not only his new Lakers contract extension but also how he's using his money for the greater good.

Luka Doncic has made his commitment to the Los Angeles Lakers clear. He recently agree to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the team that included a player option on the third season. As expected, he will remain the face of the Lakers moving into the future.