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Lakers forward LeBron James and guard Luka Doncic (77) clap hands during the team’s win over the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press)
The revelation is as stunning as a Luka pass. The truth is as sweet as a Luka trey.
These Lakers can win the NBA championship.
Not next year after they find their missing big man. Not in two years after LeBron James retires. Not in three years when Luka Doncic takes full ownership.
Now. The Lakers can win an NBA title right now. They can win it this season, this summer, right here, this moment, and this is not just some homerish spewing, this is real.
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Have you seen Luka and LeBron playing together? Did you watch the Saturday blowout of the Denver Nuggets in a gym that has hosted so many L.A, heartbreaks? Did you watch Tuesday’s emotional victory in the kind of game that the hard-playing Dallas Mavericks usually win?
First, it’s still surreal to see Doncic in a Lakers uniform. It still doesn’t look right. This gift-wrapping of him by the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers in a trade for Anthony Davis still doesn’t make sense. Luka still looks like a big kid wearing a purple-and-gold Halloween costume.
One of the three greatest players on the planet plays on the same team as arguably the greatest player ever? And they’re actually throwing passes to each other? No way. Still.
Once you realize Luka is actually here, mix his abilities with those of an all-in LeBron, who is amazingly playing as well as ever, actually playing defense, totally being the great teammate, no ego, all embrace.
Lakers point guard Luka Doncic drives to the hoop past Dallas Mavericks forward Kessler Edwards Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
During Saturday’s 123-100 win in Denver, Luka scored 32 points with 10 rebounds and seven assists. LeBron deferred and enabled and still scored 25 points with two baskets off perfect Luka passes.
“That’s what we love about the game and love about him, being able to come out here and show that passion…
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2025-02-27 11:00:00
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