Luka Doncic Joins Los Angeles Lakers Bench with LeBron James Approval

Luka Doncic sat on the bench of the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers, which featured LeBron James and his team. The Lakers won the game, and Luka Doncic’s presence on the bench was celebrated by the team. LeBron James, who is 40 years old, demonstrated his skill and experience by scoring 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists.

After the game, LeBron James expressed his happiness about having Luka Doncic on the team, but also mentioned that it still feels a bit surreal. He said, “I am happy to have Luka Doncic in Los Angeles, but honestly, it is still a bit surrealist.” Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura were also key players in the game, with Reaves scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists, and Hachimura scoring 20 points and 6 rebounds. The Lakers had a successful game, with a 48.6% success rate from the three-point line, making 18 out of 37 triples.

LeBron James acknowledged the challenges that Luka Doncic and other players have faced during the transfer process. He said, “I can’t even imagine how it has been for Luka, Ad, Max Christie, Maxi Kleber, Jalen Hood-Schifino … It has been difficult, of course.” The Lakers are currently on a 9-win streak in their last 11 games, making it their best moment in the season so far.

In a post-game interview with TNT, LeBron James discussed the potential of the Lakers with Luka Doncic on the team. He said, “It will be special, I really think about it. We are going to attract many eyes. Of course, there is our ability to write down, bounce, and pass. That will make everything easier for our classmates, and that’s what we want to do: we want to create opportunities for our classmates (…) It is our work to lead each night.”

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Doncic debuts on the bench of the Lakers and LeBron blesses him: "I am happy to have Luka, but it is surreal"
Doncic debuts on the bench of the Lakers and LeBron blesses him: “I am happy to have Luka, but it is surreal”AP

LeBron James also praised Luka Doncic, saying, “Look, Luka Doncic is a 25-year-old first-level player, who has not yet reached his ‘prime’ and has already done incredible things in the NBA. I am happy to have him, Los Angeles is happy to have him, but honestly, it still is a bit surreal.” He also commented on the transfer that brought Luka Doncic to the Lakers and sent Anthony Davis to the Mavericks, saying, “I can’t even imagine how it has been for Luka, Ad, Max Christie, Maxi Kleber, Jalen Hood-Schifino … It has been difficult, of course.”

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