Luka Doncic was all set to make his Los Angeles Lakers debut, but before stepping onto the court, LeBron James made sure his new teammate felt right at home. In a fiery pregame huddle, LeBron was caught on camera delivering a powerful message to Luka:
“Luka, be your fuking self,” LeBron said. “Don’t fit in, fit the fuk out.”
That speech clearly fired up the former Dallas Mavericks star. Who put up 14 points, 4 assists, and 5 rebounds in his Lakers debut against the Utah Jazz on Monday, despite struggling with his shooting (35.7% FG, 14.3% 3PT).
After the game, Luka was asked about the moment and what it meant to receive such a statement from one of the greatest players of all time. And his response said it all: “For him to say something like that just feels amazing. It gives me confidence. And after that speech, it was chills. I was just happy to be a part of it,” Luka told ESPN.
With LeBron James guiding him, Luka Doncic is stepping into a new era of his career. One where he’s encouraged to fully embrace his game. While his Lakers debut had its ups and downs, his chemistry with LeBron is already showing promise. As the season unfolds, fans can expect Luka to settle in and elevate his play alongside the King. If this moment was any indication, the Lakers’ newest duo is just getting started.
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With upcoming games, all eyes will be on this dynamic duo to see how their partnership shapes the Lakers’ 2024-25 season. However, the most anticipated matchup comes on February 25, when the Lakers take on Luka’s former team, the Dallas Mavericks. Furthermore, fans are eager to see how Luka performs against his old squad.
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