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Long before LeBron James bid farewell to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the transition of power within the franchise began . Luka Dončić, whom the Lakers famously traded for in February 2025 , became their crown jewel.
But James remained at the heart of JJ Redick’s squad that season and this past season. James and Dončić co-existed remarkably well, each respecting the other’s game while forming an entertaining three-headed attack with Austin Reaves.
Even though the Lakers have been planning their future around Dončić for a good bit of time now, it wasn’t until James officially closed the door on his chapter in L.A . that Dončić stood alone in the spotlight. He’s the undisputed face of the franchise, and he’s reportedly embracing a leadership role that’s seemingly heightened in the absence of James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time league MVP.
In fact, according to…
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