Luka Doncic spoke optimistically about the Los Angeles Lakers' roster during an interview over the weekend with the Golf Channel while he was attending the British Open.

The Lakers acquired Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz that cost the team two future first round picks outright and two first round swaps. The Lakers believe Kessler is the best two-way center Doncic has ever played with. The addition of Kessler and new rotation pieces such as Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton came at the expense of losing LeBron James.

"I think we have a really good team," Doncic said. "I'm very excited to start a new season. Obviously last season didn't end how we wanted, so I'm very excited for the new one."

When Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to the 2024 Finals, he was paired with Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively splitting time at center.

Last August, Doncic signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers that contained a player option for 2028. Doncic can sign a four-year extension during the 2027 offseason.