You see how time changes? Before Feb.2, Los Angeles hated Luka Doncic because he was the rival. But that one fateful trade changed the story for good. Now, the Laker Nation calls him “one of our own.” Why shouldn’t they do so? The Slovenian star took off the blue of Dallas and embraced the Purple and Gold. But this change, or ‘divine intervention’ as some might call it, comes with benefits. And the one directly extracting the profit is LeBron James. But how?
What if someone told you that James Sr. could go on in the league until the second James Jr. debuts? Simply put, what if LeBron James continues until his 17-year-old son, Bryce debuts in the NBA? Sounds too far-fetched? Well, no. Stephen A. Smith believes otherwise.
Speaking on ESPN’s First Take, the veteran analyst told Shannon Sharpe amidst a back and forth, that Luka Doncic may have added an extension to the Akron Hammer’s NBA tenure. “He [Doncic] may have actually extended and prolonged the career of LeBron James.” Look, Bron has been in search of a Luka-like force on the court for the LA Lakers. And maybe the 25-year-old guard is the one!
“[Luka] may have actually extended and prolonged the career of LeBron James.” @stephenasmith says LeBron James might play another five years with the Lakers following the Luka Doncic trade pic.twitter.com/BTKQtMMTsv
— First Take (@FirstTake) February 25, 2025
SAS further added: “What I’m saying is everybody was talking about the beginning of the season. Two years left or whatever. We don’t know what LeBron James might do now, especially if they’re winning And when it comes up, he might not go anyway. He might stay another five is what I’m trying to say. Taking him off the ball, it’s gonna add a couple of years. There’s no doubt about it, man.”
Such words coming from Stephen A. Smith seem slightly shocking. But then, facts are facts. And the way LeBron James has been playing lately, he’s nothing less than his young teammates. Even Luka seems less active around Bron. And those dunks? Who would even believe LeBron is 40?
But this isn’t where the story ends. The Lakers are preparing for Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks reunion. It’s going to be an emotionally charged game for sure. Most importantly, ESPN Insider has shared something that should add to the Mavs concerns. Their former homeboy is waiting for the grand meetup and he’s in high spirits.
This is a developing story…
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