LeBron James Sends Strong Message on Luka Doncic After Lakers Game
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 122-97 in the final matchup of a six-game road trip. During the Lakers’ road trip, one of the biggest trades in NBA history was finalized, sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic to Los Angeles. Following the Lakers’ win over the Clippers, James shared his thoughts on the Doncic trade. James explained that Doncic is a “big-time player,” and he’s “happy” to play alongside him on the Lakers. “Listen, Luka [Doncic] is a big-time player,” James said, per ClutchPoints. “25 years old, hasn’t even reached his prime yet, and he’s done some amazing [expletive] in our league already… I’m happy to have him, and LA is happy to have him.” James entered the matchup against the Clippers averaging 24.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game. In the win over the Clippers, James recorded 26 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, along with three steals on the night. The Lakers will now be adding one of the NBA’s most lethal scoring and facilitating weapons in Doncic. At just 25 years old, Doncic had already led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals with five All-Star game appearances. James and the Lakers stand at No. 5 team in the Western Conference standings with a 29-19 record, riding a three-game win streak.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 122-97 in the final matchup of a six-game road trip. During the Lakers’ road trip, one of the biggest trades in NBA history was finalized, sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic to Los Angeles. Following the Lakers’ win over the Clippers, James shared his thoughts on the Doncic trade. James explained that Doncic is a “big-time player,” and he’s “happy” to play alongside him on the Lakers. “Listen, Luka [Doncic] is a big-time player,” James said, per ClutchPoints. “25 years old, hasn’t even reached his prime yet, and he’s done some amazing [expletive] in our league already… I’m happy to have him, and LA is happy to have him.” James entered the matchup against the Clippers averaging 24.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game. In the win over the Clippers, James recorded 26 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, along with three steals on the night. The Lakers will now be adding one of the NBA’s most lethal scoring and facilitating weapons in Doncic. At just 25 years old, Doncic had already led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals with five All-Star game appearances. James and the Lakers stand at No. 5 team in the Western Conference standings with a 29-19 record, riding a three-game win streak.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 122-97 in the final matchup of a six-game road trip. During the Lakers’ road trip, one of the biggest trades in NBA history was finalized, sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic to Los Angeles. Following the Lakers’ win over the Clippers, James shared his thoughts on the Doncic trade. James explained that Doncic is a “big-time player,” and he’s “happy” to play alongside him on the Lakers. “Listen, Luka [Doncic] is a big-time player,” James said, per ClutchPoints. “25 years old, hasn’t even reached his prime yet, and he’s done some amazing [expletive] in our league already… I’m happy to have him, and LA is happy to have him.” James entered the matchup against the Clippers averaging 24.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game. In the win over the Clippers, James recorded 26 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, along with three steals on the night. The Lakers will now be adding one of the NBA’s most lethal scoring and facilitating weapons in Doncic. At just 25 years old, Doncic had already led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals with five All-Star game appearances. James and the Lakers stand at No. 5 team in the Western Conference standings with a 29-19 record, riding a three-game win streak.