Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James Shares Honest Thoughts About Luka Doncic’s 1st Game Back in Dallas

LeBron James scoring 27 points for the Los Angeles Lakers would have dominated headlines on any other night.

The 40-year-olds continued defiance of Father Time keeps the Purple and Gold competitive and adds to his legacy as one of the best to play the game of basketball.

However, the Lakers April 9 game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center ensured that the entire NBA world would focus on Luka Doncic.

Doncics incredible 45-point outing in his first game back at the American Airlines Center drew praise from JJ Redick and Jason Kidd .

Moreover, the emotions surrounding Doncics six-and-a-half-year stay in Dallas may have some fans coping with the finality of the move.

All of the drama isnt lost on the 40-year-old star, who talked about the experience of witnessing the mediastorm that came with Lukas first return to Dallas.

LeBron James sympathizes with Luka Doncic after the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Dallas Mavericks While everyone focused on the incredible game Doncic had against his former team, LeBrons message tried to remind everyone that Luka is human and should be allowed to feel.

Per Dan Wolke of the Los Angeles Times : Ive been in a lot of moments in my career.

Ive played against some former teammates.

Ive played against former teams.

Ive been booed, Ive been cheered, Ive been whatever.

Everything.

Ive seen it all, James told The Times.

And one thing you cant ever undermine is just the emotion behind a human.

And, as much emotion that was going on tonight, as much hoopla was going on and how much the game of basketball wrapped around it, the human side kicked in.

Not only for Luka, but for our ballclub and for me.

LeBron has a unique take on the matter because hes been in that situation before.

Fans still remember The Decision , and the amount of vitriol he got from the move reminded LeBron of the emotional turmoil Doncic experienced of his own during his peak years.

Its nice for James to remind fans that their idols also feel.

The moment forged tighter bonds in the Lakers roster that might allow them to make a possible Finals run.

The Thunder and the Nuggets might have something to say about the Lakers chances, but LeBron working together with Doncic should make the Purple and Golds chances better.

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