Luka Doncic may not have stepped on the court yet to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, but for his first appearance at a game Tuesday night he certainly made a statement. The 25-year-old admitted he’s still shocked over the trade from the Dallas Mavericks during his introductory press conference where he also made a touching Kobe Bryant and Gigi comment that even caught the attention of Vanessa Bryant.

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and Doncic sat in high chairs, side-by-side, to address the media. Pelinka opened the press conference saying that Doncic joining the Lakers is a seismic event in the history of the NBA. He touted Doncic's global superstardom joining "the popular and influential basketball brand on the globe."

The Lakers’ acquisition of Doncic has altered the future of a franchise that had been trying to squeeze one more title run out of LeBron James.