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Luka Doncic leads star-studded Gatorade ad before pivotal Lakers season

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Martinez, V. (2026, September 16). Luka Doncic leads star-studded Gatorade ad before pivotal Lakers season. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/luka-doncic-stars-alongside-caitlin-clark-josh-allen-in-new-gatorade-commercial/

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Gatorade released a new commercial featuring multiple high-profile athletes, with Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers serving as the main star alongside other notable figures like Caitlin Clark, Josh Allen, and Justin Jefferson. As LeBron James leaves the team, this season is pivotal for Doncic, who will take on a leadership role. With training camp starting soon, Doncic has already shown his commitment by organizing a minicamp in Slovenia for his new teammates to build both on-court chemistry and team cohesion after significant roster changes.

Written by AI on 2026-09-17, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In a new Gatorade advertisement, Luka Doncic, now a cornerstone of the Los Angeles Lakers after LeBron James' departure, is highlighted alongside other stars like WNBA player Caitlin Clark, NFL quarterback Josh Allen, and Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The ad's tagline proclaims, "The future belongs to those who hydrate." This campaign underscores Doncic’s pivotal role as the team leader heading into the 2026-27 season, following a significant roster overhaul led by general manager Rob Pelinka. Already demonstrating leadership off the court with a team-building minicamp in Slovenia, all eyes are on Doncic to lead the Lakers through their transition post-James.

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Gatorade featured several high-profile athletes in its latest commercial. asserted

Gatorade → feature → commercial

Lakers superstar Luka Doncic served as the centerpiece, with several other stars appearing, including the WNBA’s Caitlin Clark, Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. “The future belongs to those who hydrate,” Gatorade wrote in an Instagram post. asserted

Gatorade → serve → post

The 2026-27 season will be especially important for Doncic as he assumes an undisputed leadership role following LeBron James’ offseason departure. asserted

he → assume → departure

With training camp approaching, much of the responsibility for the Lakers’ success will rest on Doncic’s shoulders. asserted

much → approach → shoulders

The 27-year-old has already demonstrated leadership by hosting the entire Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp. asserted

old → demonstrate → minicamp

Beyond developing on-court chemistry, the overseas trip was crucial for bringing the group together after a massive roster overhaul. asserted

trip → develop → overhaul

General manager Rob Pelinka spent the offseason reconstructing the Lakers for the post-LeBron era. asserted

Pelinka → spend → era

Questions remain about the rebuilt roster, but all eyes will be on Doncic as he leads the franchise into its next chapter. asserted

he → remain → chapter

Doncic’s prominent role in the Gatorade ad reflects his influence as a sports icon, but he will have to prove to Angelenos that he can deliver an MVP-caliber season while donning the purple and gold. asserted

he → reflect → purple

Luka Doncic leads star-studded Gatorade ad before pivotal Lakers season

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