Florentino Pérez doesn't lose sight of what's happening around the world, including in the NBA. The big news of the last week is the transfer of Luka Doncic, former of Real Madrid, to Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, the merengue team was one of the first to congratulate the Slovenian player on this move, with his image being closely associated with the Madrid youth academy.
In this regard, OKDiario has discovered that one of the "first missions" Luka Doncic has is to return to Madrid wearing the Los Angeles Lakers jersey. He achieved it in 2023 when he brought the Mavericks, his previous team, but now the plan is more ambitious.
At that time, the Palacio de los Deportes was filled with almost 20,000 spectators. However, the intention with Luka Doncic in the Lakers is very different, as the goal is to open Santiago Bernabéu. This would be the first NBA game played in a soccer stadium... with the intention of filling the Real Madrid stronghold to the brim to see the Slovenian and LeBron James.
Bernabéu is ready to host any type of sport, and basketball is no different. If this were to happen and it filled up, it would break the attendance record for an NBA game. Florentino Pérez is striving for it and now can achieve it, having a visible face like Luka Doncic in the Lakers, joined by a global star like LeBron James.
Florentino Pérez negotiates the NBA's arrival at Bernabéu
Florentino wants to continue making history in Madrid before ending his last term as president. In this regard, Madrid-Barcelona has learned that he is in direct contact with the NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, to achieve his goal. With Luka Doncic in the Lakers, the objective seems more underway than ever and is very possible.
Adam Silver has a very good relationship with the president of Real Madrid. At the moment, a league in Europe led by the NBA is being negotiated, where the white team would have special importance. Other teams being approached include Manchester City and PSG, with the intention of creating their corresponding basketball clubs.
Florentino Pérez is already bringing the NFL to Santiago Bernabéu, and the next goal is to do the same with the NBA. With the retractable roof and easily movable grass, it's an option to seriously consider. Now he has on his side a team like the Lakers, who would give their approval to Luka Doncic's return to Madrid... and the desired visit of LeBron James.