T hings are looking up in Lakerland as of late after the team signed franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic to a three-year, $165 million contract extension last week. It locks in Dončić for the foreseeable future, and now the Lakers can focus on building a contender around their superstar point guard.

Luka Doncic is putting his future in the Lakers' hands. He'll have to wait before they can really reward his trust.

The 5-time All-Star and 5-time All-NBA First Team guard re-signs with L.A. to avoid free agency next offseason.