Regardless of hypothesis about LeBron James’ future in Los Angeles, Luka Doncic is making it clear the place he stands along with his celebrity teammate.
“Luka loves enjoying with LeBron and has discovered a lot from him. He has nothing however the utmost respect for LeBron and considers it an honor to be his teammate,” Doncic’s agent Lara Beth Seager informed Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.
Seagar additionally mentioned, “The Lakers management group has been extremely welcoming and supportive of Luka since we arrived in L.A. We’ve spent a whole lot of time speaking and attending to know one another over the previous few months, and we’ve shaped a powerful working relationship. Championships are received while you work collectively. All of us share that very same aim.”
The 2 stars joined forces in Los Angeles after a blockbuster commerce introduced Doncic from Dallas final season.
Whereas James and Doncic rapidly developed on-court chemistry, the Lakers’ entrance workplace seems to be steering the franchise into Doncic’s timeline, leaving James in a precarious place as he enters the ultimate yr of his deal.
Earlier this month, NBA insider John Gambadoro reported that LeBron isn’t a fan of enjoying with Doncic.
“LeBron doesn’t like enjoying with Luka,” Gambadoro mentioned. “Reaves doesn’t like enjoying with Luka. Reaves doesn’t like getting the ball with two seconds left on the shot clock. LeBron isn’t keen on enjoying with Luka. The Lakers are going to show their consideration to construct round Luka, not LeBron.
“So, that is Luka’s group now,” Gambadoro added. “… He’ll in all probability come again, however I wouldn’t say it’s a assured no-brainer LeBron comes again to the Lakers as a result of there are guys that don’t like enjoying with Luka.”
The rumors could proceed to fly, however as to what’s truly happening contained in the Lakers camp stays a thriller.
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