It was the deal for Dončić that broke the internet, the Lakers fans’ hive-mind and the space-time continuum in one fell swoop - and with good reason. The Slovenian has, since arriving at the Dallas Mavericks from Real Madrid in 2018, taken the NBA by storm, cementing himself as one of the league’s best players.

LeBron James reacts to the shocking trade that brought Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, making it clear how the star player will fit into the team and what it means for the future of the franchise.

LeBron James has consistently maintained his commitment to the Lakers and that hasn’t changed now that Luka Dončić is on the team.