Chicago (USA) (EFE).- An average of 2.01 million viewers watched Slovenian Luka Doncic's debut with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA game against the Utah Jazz on Monday, ESPN reported on Wednesday, which broadcast the game.
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Despite the game starting at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Doncic's highly anticipated debut had a peak audience of 2.55 million viewers.
Luka Doncic, the star of the transfer of the century
The Slovenian was the protagonist of one of the most surprising transfers in the history of the NBA, trading him to his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, for Anthony Davis on the night of February 1-2.
Doncic, who had not played since last Christmas Day due to a calf injury, he debuted with 14 points (5 of 14 in field goals including 1 of 7 in triples), 5 rebounds and 4 assists in 23 minutes and 33 seconds.
The Lakers won with authority by 132-113 against the Jazz.
The Slovenian point guard will compete again this Wednesday, again against the Jazz, this time away from home.
Alex Len reinforces the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers, now led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic, announced the signing of Ukrainian center Alex Len as a free agent to strengthen their inside game.
At the same time, the purple and gold franchise announced the termination of Christian Wood's contract.
Following the shocking signing of Luka Doncic, the Lakers urgently needed a center following the departure of Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.
The original choice was Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets), but his signing was ultimately rejected by the Angels for not passing the physical examination. Jaxson Hayes is currently the starting five for JJ Redick's team.
Len's history
31 years old and 2.13 meters tall, Len has played 680 games in total in 12 seasons in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns (2013-2018), the Atlanta Hawks (2018-2020), the Toronto Raptors (2020-2021), the Washington Wizards (2020-2021) and the Sacramento Kings (two periods: 2019-2020 and 2021-2025).
This season with the Kings he had played 36 games with averages of 1.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 7.2 minutes per game.
Last Thursday he was traded to the Washington Wizards, who released him, making him a free agent. He seemed headed to the Indiana Pacers, but will ultimately end up with the Lakers.
With a splendid 12-2 in their last 14 games, the Lakers are fourth in the West (32-19) and this Monday they enjoyed the debut of Doncic in the resounding 132-113 victory against the Utah Jazz.
