Luka Doncic announcement explodes with 30 million+ interaction beating LeBron James and Lionel Messi signings

Luka Doncic's blockbuster trade to the Lakers has broken records leaving LeBron James and soccer star Lionel Messi behind.

Luka Doncic announcement explodes with 30 million+ interaction beating LeBron James and Lionel Messi signings

Luka Doncic's announcement tweet has passed LeBron James and Lionel Messi

Luka Doncic‘s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers has been a global phenomenon. After stunning the NBA players, veterans, staff, and fans the trade has now penetrated pop culture. The trade has been called – not without reason – the ‘biggest in history’. From weddings to parties, people stopped everywhere to react to the news.

The internet was able to wash down the disbelief after the Lakers’ official Twitter handle announced the Luka Doncic trade. In no time the post garnered outsized attention with over 34 Million views and 580,000+ likes. The “Yes, it really happened,” tweet has become the most-liked Lakers announcement, leaving LeBron James behind. The ‘King’s arrival in LA six years ago could not even pass the 150,000 mark. That is not all, as Doncic has also passed the ‘GOAT’s of soccer.

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After winning the FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi joined David Beckham’s Inter Miami in 2023. The Argentinian’s entrance into the American club was highly anticipated. The US athletes also welcomed the star in style to Florida. Surprisingly, Doncic has even left Messi behind as the no.10 announcement has 390,000 likes on Twitter.

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Another soccer legend, Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Juventus FC in 2018. The transfer was the highest-paid by an Italian Club with $10.46 Million. Doncic’s announcement also passes that with Juventus’ 130k liked Tweet. The Lakers’ tweet has broken multiple records in just a day and their newest player has not even played a game yet.

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Luka Doncic’s popularity has sky-rocketed after trade to the Lakers

Doncic took the Mavericks to the NBA finals last season, winning the Western Conference finals MVP. The star was also the runner-up for the regular season Most Valuable Player in 2024. However, the Slovenian’s trade to the Lakers has given him international recognition. Just a day after the trade, Doncic has gained 300k+ followers on his Instagram.

However, the situation is exactly the opposite for Dallas. The Mavericks handle has lost 800k followers after Doncic’s departure. Fans are stunned by the sudden popularity of the 25-year-old. Moved by the numbers, the netizens are considering the 2019 Rookie of the Year among the top athletes in the world. Check out what fans from Twitter had to say below.

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Fans clearly cannot wait to watch LeBron and Luka Magic next to each other on the court. The duo’s first game would certainly break the internet of its own accord.