The Los Angeles Lakers are really hoping that the Luka Doncic LeBron James combination can take them to another NBA championship.
Luka Dončić’s era with the Los Angeles Lakers has begun, as the Slovenian star teamed up with LeBron James to lead the team to a 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz, marking their sixth consecutive win.
Luka Dončić made his Lakers debut after recovering from a calf injury, contributing 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in 24 minutes on the court. Meanwhile, LeBron James led the team in scoring, delivering 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists to secure the victory.
Luka Dončić’s debut performance with the Lakers fell short of his career average of 28.6 points per game in the NBA, but his 14-point contribution marked a solid start following his time on the sidelines.
Post Game interview and warning to the rest of the league
After the game, Dončić spoke with ESPN in a court-side interview, sharing that he received a warm welcome from everyone within the Lakers organization.
“It was special. The way they received me. Everybody: teammates, front office, everybody here. I heard a lot of noise when I was introduced, so I really appreciate it, it was a special moment.”
Five-time NBA All-Star Luka Dončić issued a strong warning to the rest of the league when asked about the Lakers’ potential moving forward, stating, “Very dangerous. I think the ball was moving very well. I think we can lock down a lot of players. I was just happy to be on the court again.”
The Lakers, who claimed the inaugural NBA Cup in 2023, have not won an NBA championship since their 2019-20 title run.
With 17 championships, they remain the second most decorated team in league history behind the Boston Celtics, though they have struggled to contend over the past four seasons. But with the addition of Luka, Lakers are hoping to equal the Celtics very soon.
