The Los Angeles Lakers’ star point guard, Luka Doncic, was a Dallas Mavericks phenom not too long ago. Doncic competed with the Mavericks for nearly seven seasons, helping the organization reach new heights in the post Dirk Nowitzki era (Dallas completed a surprising NBA Finals run during the 2023-24 campaign).

Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean has joined the Slovenia coaching staff as an assistant coach for the tournament. It will give Los Angeles a daily presence with Luka during the summer.

Things haven't been easy for the L.A. Lakers since their first-round NBA playoff exit. The team's performance, roster depth, and ongoing title drought have all come under scrutiny.