Los Angeles superstar Luka Doncic's new extension will make him eligible for a lucrative new deal down the line.

Six months ago to the day the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the biggest trades in NBA history when they acquired all-world superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Today, the Lakers ensured that he'll be a part of the organization for the rest of his prime.

S ix months ago, Luka Doncic walked into the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility frazzled. The shock from being unexpectedly traded by the Dallas Mavericks was written all over his face. The anguish of the so-called betrayal colored his every word. On Saturday, things couldn't have been more different.