According to ESPN, Pelinka said in an interview that the Lakers' goal for the new season is to go all out for the 18th championship in team history.

Pelinka said, "Luka's performance at the Euro Championships proved that even if he's not the top guy, he's a candidate for the best player on the planet. Having arguably the best on the planet in Doncic as well as James can continue to make us think long and hard about assessing the value of the present and the future."

"If there is a smart way to realize our dream of winning a title next year, we will definitely execute it. We see having these two stars as a very important window for the team and we will do everything we can to win the team's 18th championship."

A source close to Doncic said Doncic emphasizes every day that his goal is to win a championship.