Luka Doncic Wanted Walker Kessler On The Lakers

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Luka Doncic Wanted Walker Kessler On The Lakers

Luka Doncic made it clear he wanted a rim-running center who also plays defense and so, the Lakers signed Walker Kessler to a 4 year deal worth $130 million. Iztok Franko reports that Luka pushed hard for the Lakers to specifically acquire Walker. Rumors placed Jalen Duren and Mitchell Robinson in LA but Doncic wanted Kessler above the rest.

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