LeBron James Excited to Team Up with Luka Doncic After Trade to Lakers
LeBron James is buzzing with anticipation following the recent trade that brought Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks. The move has sent shockwaves through the NBA, especially with Anthony Davis heading in the opposite direction. James believes that playing alongside Doncic will be a “special” experience.
Doncic, a 25-year-old NBA All-Star for the past five seasons and the league’s top scorer in 2024, joins a Lakers team that is hungry for success. “It’s going to be special,” James stated after the Lakers’ impressive 122-97 victory over the LA Clippers on Tuesday night. “We’re gonna attract a lot of eyes. Luka is a big-time player. He’s 25 years old, hasn’t even reached his prime yet, and he’s done some amazing stuff in our league already.”
James, who had a standout performance in the Clippers game with 26 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, expressed his enthusiasm for the addition of Doncic to the roster. “I’m happy to have him, and LA is happy to have him. It’s still a little bit surreal, to be honest,” he added.
Doncic, who has been sidelined with a calf injury since December, watched the game from the sidelines alongside his new teammates. Reflecting on the trade, he admitted his surprise at the move. “You can imagine how surprised I was,” Doncic remarked. “I had to check if it was April 1. I didn’t really believe it.”
The Lakers are excited about the potential of this new duo and expect Doncic to make his debut later this month. With both stars on the court, the Lakers aim to make a strong push in the Western Conference, and fans are eager to see what this dynamic partnership will bring to the team.
