Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic Mural, Former Guard Back in NBA, Darvin Ham Called Out

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Feb 12, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images / Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Los Angeles is already burnishing the legend of its newest superstar, five-time All-NBA First Team guard Luka Doncic.

A mural depicting Doncic and late Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant meeting circa 2019 (Doncic was with the Dallas Mavericks at the time, but wears a Lakers jersey in the mural), painted by artist Arutyun Gozukuchikyan, recently went up in front of Carrera Cafe on 8251 Melrose Avenue in Beverly Grove.

Doncic has played just two games for L.A thus far, and is averaging 23.5 minutes while under a strict minutes limit. But his achievements with Dallas prior to his trade to Tinseltown this month have already cemented his status as one of the league's best players.

Once he fully recuperates from his calf injury and his minutes restriction is lifted later this week, a new era of Lakers basketball will begin in earnest.

And his new city will be ready.

Here are some stories regarding the Lakers to help keep you all caught up (click the title to see the entire story):

Kobe Bryant, Luka Doncic Lakers Mural Finally Complete

Lakers Fans Call Out Darvin Ham Following Rise of Max Christie

Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Takes Shot at Mavericks for Luka Doncic Trade to Lakers

Former Lakers Guard Returns to NBA Signs with Eastern Conference Squad

Nationals' Nathaniel Lowe Takes Massive Shot at Lakers Star Luka Doncic After Mavericks Trade

Lakers News: Markieff Morris Believes Austin Reaves Can be Future All-Star

Did Landing Luka Doncic Guarantee Rob Pelinka Long-Term Job Security with Lakers?

Los Angeles to Remove Minutes Restrictions for Luka Doncic This Week

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