Now that the dust has settled on the Luka Doncic-Lakers trade, he appeared on LeBron James podcast to speak honestly about his time with the purple and gold.
On the podcast, Luka was asked by Steve Nash what its like playing alongside one of the GOATs of the NBA
I mean, its great, Doncic said. You see, Ive never played with a guy like this and just being traded to here to L.A., it was different. But, just to play with guys like him, its unbelievable. I could learn so many stuff, first of all off the court, all the things he does just to be ready for the game. And obviously, everybody knows what kind of player he is.
He also said he is impressed with something James does to get ready for a game, every single time.
First of all he shows up like 10 hours before the game, Doni said. That was really the main thing, like I was like, What? I came to the arena and he was already done working out.
LeBron returned the favor when asked about the former Dallas Mavericks star.
James wasnt shy about showing appreciation for Lukas ability to manipulate the defense, regardless of who is guarding him on the floor.
Its always his pace, and its always been his pace, LeBron James said on Mind the Game. Its never been a game, like, You could speed me up. He can speed me up. This bigger guy can be more physical. The smaller guy could get up underneath me. He moves at his own pace, and hes never, ever, been on the floor where hes allowed someone to dictate where theyre gonna put him on the floor. Its always been the opposite.
No doubt the pair will be in for a big 2026, especially if it will be LeBrons last year in the league.
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