The impact of Luka Dončić’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers is still making waves in the sports world, even after his Monday night debut. The Lakers emerged as the clear winners of the trade deadline,

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The highly anticipated debut of Luka Doncic with the Lakers came on Monday night against the Utah Jazz in a 132-113 victory in Los Angeles. Lakers fans gave Doncic a rousing ovation when his name was called out last -- after LeBron James -- to introduce the starting lineups.

According to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers believe Luka Doncic‘s best “is yet to come.” Doncic is only 25. “Ask almost anyone around the league, and there’s a strong sense that Doncic’s incredible production is more than enough to justify the Lakers’ move,

Playing limited minutes, Luka Doncic finishes with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists as the Lakers rout the Jazz.