Luka Doncic has officially been introduced as the newest superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a monumental shift in the NBA landscape. At his introductory press conference, Luka was asked about joining forces with LeBron James, the player he grew up idolizing.
Doncic’s response was heartfelt and filled with admiration:
“It’s like a dream come true. I always looked up to him. There’s so many things I can learn from him, and I’m just excited. It’s an amazing feeling.”
For Luka, this moment is surreal. From watching LeBron as a kid to now being his teammate on the Lakers, it is a full-circle moment in his young yet legendary career.
LeBron James has been a huge fan of Luka Doncic for years, even before the Slovenian star made it to the NBA. In fact, LeBron wanted Luka to be the first player to sign with his “Team LeBron” brand under Nike. That didn’t materialize, but it showed how highly James thought of Doncic’s talent from the beginning.
Over the years, LeBron has showered Luka with praise, calling him a “bad motherf***er” after watching his dominant performances. Whether it was Doncic’s elite passing, high basketball IQ, or ability to take over games, James has always spoken about how much he respects Luka’s game.
Their bond has been evident in multiple All-Star Games, where James always seemed to gravitate toward Luka, embracing him as if they were already teammates.
Brian Windhorst once shared a story about how much Luka looked up to LeBron, dating back to their first-ever game against each other in 2018.
After the game, Luka received LeBron’s jersey, and according to Windhorst, he carried it with him for hours until he got back to his hotel. This moment showed how much he idolized James, making this trade to Los Angeles even more meaningful.
Fast forward to today, and Doncic isn’t just receiving LeBron’s jersey—he’s sharing the court with him.
LeBron James wasted no time in welcoming Luka to the Lakers family. Minutes after the trade was finalized, LeBron, who was in New York at the time, called Doncic to personally greet him.
Luka revealed the details of that call in his press conference:
“He called me right away. He was in New York, so he called me right away. We didn’t talk much, but I understand what you’re feeling. That was really nice of him just to call me right away and welcome me to LA.”
This immediate gesture of leadership and respect from LeBron shows that he values Luka not just as a player, but as a person.
The LeBron-Luka era is now officially underway, and while there will be adjustments, the excitement surrounding their partnership is undeniable. Luka gets to play alongside his idol, and LeBron gets to mentor the future face of the Lakers.
For Luka Doncic, this isn’t just a trade—it’s a dream realized.
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