Perkins: The Lakers core is Doncic, who now has the ability to influence the team s decision-making

Today, Perkins talked about the Lakers' change of ownership in the program "Perk UNPLUGGED".

Perkins said: "I don't believe that someone will spend nearly $10 billion to buy a team without controlling everything. So I know there are reports that Jenny Buss will still be responsible for the team, but I don't believe it. You can't spend $10 billion and don't have the right to speak, right? I said 'new rulers', not just because of the arrival of the new boss, but because of the shift in focus. The core figure of this team is Doncic, not anymore a 40-year-old James."

Then Perkins said: "Now everything revolves around Luca. I said on the show a few days ago that Ayton will sign the Lakers because you know who his current agency is (it is worth mentioning that Ayton and Doncic's agents are both Bill Duffy). So if you still think Luca is not affecting the decisions of the Lakers' management, then you are crazy, but he should have such influence. The Lakers need him and want him to sign the upcoming contract renewal in August."