The Jordan Luka 3 'Purple Comet" Is Ready for Lakers Debut

No, you weren't dreaming: Luka Dončić's is officially a Los Angeles Laker. Behind-the-scenes details about why exactly the Slovenian superstar was traded from the Dallas Mavericks may never see the light of day, but more styles of the Jordan Luka 3 will.

Ahead of Dončić's debut with LeBron James and team, the guard's third signature model with Jordan Brand has surfaced in an eye-catching combination of 'Purple Comet/Midnight Navy/Hydrogen Blue/Hot Punch'. While certainly in the works long before Nico Harrison shocked the NBA with the trade, the latest Luka 3 signals more offerings clad in shades of purple are to come.

The sneakers have been designed with inspiration of Luka Dončić's love of cars, playing into his acceleration-deceleration skillset as well. The aforementioned color palette divvies up performance-first components across the shoe, with the upper opting for an all-over warped pattern. Isoplate, Cushlon 3.0 foam, and other technology from the Oregon-based institution also revel in the series of bold tones, creating a footwear package sure to match #77's impact on the Lakers.

Enjoy official photos of the 'Purple Comet '-covered Luka 3 below ahead of its confirmed release on Nike.com on February 18.

For more from the Swoosh empire, check out all Air Jordan Release Dates for the remainder of the year, which includes the Air Jordan 5 'Black Metallic Reimagined' on Feb. 8.