Luka Doncic and Ronaldinho: Barcelona legend celebrates former Real Madrid moving to the Lakers

After being acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers in a surprise deal from the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic has finally participated in his first game.

A few hours before the five-time NBA All-Star was unveiled as the Lakers' newest addition after the historic trade, Doncic was spotted supporting the team as they crushed the Los Angeles Clippers.

Two-time Olympic basketball gold medalist Anthony Davis and 21-year-old Max Christie switched teams when the Mavericks for the Doncic to the Lakers.

Doncic's first purple-and-gold game against the Utah Jazz will be remembered in Los Angeles Lakers history on February 10, 2025.

Doncic didn't have his finest stats in his first game wearing a Lakers outfit, but that makes sense given that it was his first game with new teammates.

Doncic finished with 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in his twenty-four minutes of play.

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After the game, Doncic received acknowledgement from former Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho wished Doncic well despite the new Laker, a former Real Madrid basketball team player.

He said, "Good luck on the new team."

Doncic is expected to continue his Lakers tenure in a rematch against the Jazz.