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Lakers' Luka Doncic Delivers Parting Message to LeBron James

Lakers' Luka Doncic Delivers Parting Message to LeBron James

Summary

LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers he will play for a different team next NBA season, ending his eight years with the Lakers. Luka Doncic, who joined the Lakers from Dallas during the 2024-25 season, posted a respectful farewell message to James on social media.

Key Facts

  • LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight years with the team.
  • Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers in the middle of the 2024-25 season.
  • Doncic led the NBA in scoring with 33.5 points per game and was fourth in MVP voting in their first full season playing together.
  • James helped the Lakers win an NBA title in 2020.
  • Both Doncic and teammate Austin Reaves missed early playoff games due to injury.
  • James led the Lakers past the first playoff round by defeating the Houston Rockets.
  • The Lakers were eliminated in the next round by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Lakers team president Jeanie Buss praised James’s achievements and said he will always be part of the Lakers family.
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