Luka Doncic is here to stay. Well, if that wasn’t evident back when he made the move from Dallas to Hollywood, it’s crystal clear after yesterday’s massive announcement. The five-time All-NBA guard gave his nod to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. While the majority of Doncic’s teammates, and even head coach JJ Redick, were in the building to attend the contract extension presser, one man’s absence caught everyone’s attention.

Any guesses who? Well, if you watched yesterday’s presser, you must’ve seen everyone from Rui Hachimura to new signing DeAndre Ayton posing for a picture with Doncic. However, Doncic’s best and most important teammate, LeBron James, was nowhere to be seen during the event. As expected, James’ absence raised a lot of eyebrows, as many wondered why the Lakers veteran wasn’t present for Doncic’s extension. While no one really knew why LeBron did not attend the presser, it sure gave a bad look to the fans.

However, Mark Walter and Jeanie Buss made sure that James’ absence did not overshadow this massive offseason milestone, as they planned a huge surprise for Luka Doncic and a few of his teammates. The Lakers’ governor took Doncic and a few other Lakers stars for a trip to Las Vegas after the press conference concluded. Not just that, it wasn’t just another trip to Sin City as Buss made special arrangements for the superstar point guard.

Jeanie Buss surprised Doncic with a very special and unforgettable gift: a night with his favorite boy band, the Backstreet Boys. The 26-year-old guard and his teammates attended the Backstreet Boys concert at The Sphere in Vegas, which was a long-time dream come true for Doncic. For those of you who don’t remember, during one of the initial interviews in Southern California, the Slovenian star mentioned his love for the famous boy band, and Buss made sure his dream came true.

This sweet gesture from the Lakers’ governor made everyone realize that the evening was more than just a celebration of a financial milestone, but a gesture of appreciation for Luka Doncic’s trust and loyalty toward the franchise. Meanwhile, the Lakers star, accompanied by GM Rob Pelinka, head coach JJ Redick, and a few teammates, seemed to be having the time of his life, as several videos of his celebration emerged online.

Luka Doncic’s interaction with Brian Littrell goes viral on social media

It was an eventful night for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic in Sin City, as he attended the Backstreet Boys’ concert with several Lakers stars. Alongside Doncic were some of his teammates, including Rui Hachimura, Maxi Kleber, and Jarred Vanderbilt. All of them were seen having their best time listening to the world-famous boy band. However, after the concert concluded, Doncic’s backstage meeting with the band blew up on the internet.

As we all know, the Lakers guard is a huge fan of the Backstreet Boys, so obviously he couldn’t miss the chance to meet them after their set. Doncic was seen backstage interacting with Brian Littrell. The two even filmed a small clip, which Littrell posted on his Instagram. In the clip that has now gone viral on social media, the singer is seen standing on a table just to meet the Lakers star at eye level. Nonetheless, jokes apart, the Backstreet Boys added a lovely caption on the post that struck a chord with the fans.

“Thanks for being a good sport @lukadoncic 😉 We’re so stoked you guys are here. Hope you enjoy the show!!” The caption read. It went to show that the band has a lot of respect for Doncic, and were pleased to have him on their show. Meanwhile, this was also more than just a fanfare from the Lakers’ front office’s perspective. It was a symbolic welcome from the franchise that sees Luka Doncic not just as their present but also their future.

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