This is a prove-it year for Doncic. After getting blindsided by the Mavericks, publicly called out by the franchise that drafted him, getting snubbed for the All-Star game, and losing in five games in the first round of the playoffs, he will be on a mission.

The Golden State Warriors emphatically signalled their intentions for the new NBA season on Tuesday, romping past Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109 in a clash of Western Conference rivals.