“Luka, be your f—— self. Don’t fit in, fit the f— out.” It was the first time that Luka Doncic played a game as a Laker, and LeBron James sent a short but powerful message. The 26-year-old has apparently taken this message to heart. First, helping the franchise in recruiting players in Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, and then extending his contract with the Purple and Gold. So, has he truly taken the keys from James? That’s the question everyone is seeking an answer to.
Bill Simmons also chimed in and spoke about the recent extension of Doncic and how the majority of players showed up. But the two most notable names were missing–LeBron James and his son. “The Lakers, so they announced the Luka extension. It’s basically a two-year deal. He has a player option for the third year and he’s going to, it sets himself up to make a kajillion dollars in 2028. And then LeBron’s over there and he’s Instagramming out his workouts. And the whole thing is just bizarre to watch. LeBron James has been in control of every situation he’s ever been in basketball wise, who has always held the cards. And this is the first time ever where that’s not the case.”
“And now the Lakers, it’s almost like watching somebody move in their younger, hotter girlfriend, but the ex-wife is still living in the house, taking selfies of themselves. I’m riveted, I can’t wait to see how this plays out from a media manipulation standpoint over the next two weeks. I have my fork, my knife, and my plate, my napkins ready to go.”
This is a developing story…
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