A Luka Dončić Deep Dive! Iztok Franko Talks All Things "Luka and the Lakers!"

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🗓️ 25 July 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Save the Lakers' impending sale, there's been no bigger storyline for the franchise since the summer of 1996 (which saw the simultaneous arrivals of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal) than the arrival of Luka Dončić. Even acknowledging the magnitude of LeBron James signing in 2018 (a BFD, indeed), that was nonetheless a star on the tail end (chronologically speaking, if nothing else) of his prime. Luka is just entering his prime, and if all things go to plan, will be in a Laker uni another ten years. For a better understanding of Luka, from his days as a teenage protegy in Slovenia and Spain to his Dallas Mavericks superstardom to his first full season with the Lakers, Andy spoke with Iztok Franko (digginbasketball), a Slovenian basketball writer who's covered Dončić from the very beginning of his professional career. Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, with special guest Iztok Franko (digginbasketball Substack) Segment 1: Luka's origin story in Slovenia and Spain. Segment: The trade, and the fitness narrative. Segment: Luka and the Lakers Support us by supporting our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

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0:00.0	What's up and welcome to a locked on Lakers for Friday.
0:03.4	We are going to take a comprehensive look at all things.
0:06.7	Luca and the Lakers.
0:08.0	That is coming up next.
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0:54.2	I'm Andy Komenetsky, my brother, and co-host Brian remains on vacation this week.
0:58.5	So continuing our slate of revolving guests today, I'm talking with a basketball writer
1:04.7	Eastak Franco. He is a Slovenian basketball writer.
1:08.6	He has been covering Luca Donchich before and now during his time in the NBA
1:14.0	and has been all over this next chapter of Luca's career with the Lakers.
1:19.6	I've known about Easton, but it's the first time we've had a chance to talk.
1:23.2	I'm really excited about this.
1:24.6	Zadravo, Eastak.
1:26.4	Oh, nice, nice Slovenian, thanks.
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