Doncic: “Adam Silver is very excited for NBA Europe”

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic gave a long and interesting interview to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.

Among the many topics discussed, Doncic also talked about his involvement in the BC Roma project and NBA Europe.

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Dončić loves European basketball. At home the EuroLeague is on more than the NBA. Last year, Donnie Nelson, the former Mavs exec who engineered the draft-night trade for Dončić in 2018, approached him with an offer: How would you feel about investing in an Italian basketball team? “I said yes immediately,” says Dončić. The Nelson-led group purchased Vanoli Cremona, moved it to Rome and rebranded it BC Roma. Dončić has had several conversations with NBA commissioner Adam Silver about getting the team into the planned NBA Europe. “He’s very excited for it,” says Dončić. “I can’t tell you everything. But he’s excited.”

On the outlook for the new-look Lakers, who have changed 10 players from last season:

Even Pelinka admits the roster “is not 100% a finished product.” It’s perhaps why Dončić is cautiously optimistic. “I think we’re very deep, which is very important, especially going to the playoffs,” says Dončić. “And we have guys that are not afraid. Some of the new guys, I’ve played against. They are not afraid.”

The six-time All-Star led the NBA last year with 33.5 points per game.