Luka Dončić's max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers makes him the new front-facing star of the team -- not LeBron James, an aging superstar playing the final years of a future Hall of Fame career. Still, James remains "supportive" of the franchise's move to lock in Dončić at three years and $165 million, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Los Angeles Lakers committed to Luka Dončić as the face of the franchise on Sunday when they gave him a three-year, $165 million contract extension.

Lakers GM Sends Clear Message on LeBron James' Future After Luka Doncic Extension originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers fans took a collective breath on Saturday as Luka Doncic inked a three-year extension with the team, worth up to $165 million.