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LeBron James Gave Luka Doncic An Inspiring Message In Pre-Game Huddle Before Debut: “Don’t Fit In”

LeBron James exemplified his ability as a leader in his pre-game huddle message to Luka Doncic before the Slovenian made his Los Angeles Lakers debut.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Feb 11, 2025
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Luka Doncic is in the middle of his Los Angeles Lakers debut against the Utah Jazz, already making an impact on the game with his incredible offensive talent. 

Before Doncic’s debut against the Jazz, LeBron James led the Lakers in the pre-game huddle. While doing that, he sent a clear message to Doncic about how he should play while wearing the Lakers uniform.

“Luka, be your f—ing self. Don’t fit in, fit the f— out. Be yourself. Here we go.”

"Luka, be your f—ing self. Don't fit in, fit the f— out."

-LeBron to Luka 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/qj8Tbk8M8R

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 11, 2025

Doncic was traded to the Lakers 10 days ago and is returning from an injury he sustained on Christmas while playing for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks bet that Doncic’s injury struggles this season were the start of a potential career-long trend in struggles to stay healthy due to his weight and poor conditioning. 

He had five points, one rebound, and one assist on 2-3 shooting in the first quarter against the Jazz. He’s expected to be on a minutes restriction as he’s returning from his Christmas day calf injury. However, at least 20 to 25 minutes of Doncic on the court will be the expectation for most tonight.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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