LeBron is stunned by Lakers' trade of Anthony Davis, but he calls Luka Doncic 'my favorite player'
- LeBron James was in disbelief for two days after the Los Angeles Lakers traded Anthony Davis, his close friend and teammate for 5 1/2 years.
- LeBron stated, 'Luka has been my favorite player in the NBA for a while now.'
- He expressed that his emotions were 'all over the place' regarding the trade.
- LeBron acknowledged Luka Doncic as 'obviously a superstar around the world, not just in Slovenia.
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LeBron James had ‘seen it all’ until Lakers traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic
James says he spent two days in disbelief after his close friend was dealt to Dallas, but he is coming to grips with the idea of forming a new partnership with Doncic, who he calls “my favorite player.”

LeBron is stunned by Lakers' trade of Anthony Davis, but he calls Luka Doncic 'my favorite player'
LeBron James says he spent two days in disbelief after the Los Angeles Lakers traded away Anthony Davis, his close friend and teammate for the past 5 1/2 years.
LeBron James Discusses Emotions After Finding Out Lakers Traded Anthony Davis
For as excited as the Los Angeles Lakers were to acquire a player of Luka Doncic’s caliber, it still forced them to send out a beloved star in Anthony Davis. It especially hurt for LeBron James as he and Davis had developed a very close relationship over their time together in L.A. Both James and Davis have spoken about the brotherhood formed between them and considering LeBron, like everyone else, had no clue a deal was in the works, it took so…
LeBron Injury Update: Will He Play Tonight?
The basketball world is buzzing with anticipation as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the Golden State Warriors this Thursday at the Crypto.com Arena. Lakers loyalists can barely contain their excitement, especially after a flurry of roster shifts and injury news that might just shake things up on the court. LeBron James’ presence is a major focal point, with the star listed as probable due to left foot injury management. While fans are cr…
LeBron James could play on the same team as his favorite basketball player
After the initial surprise, LeBron James, the most successful basketball player in NBA history, spoke highly of Luka Doncic, who was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Last year's finalist Dallas Mavericks traded their Slovenian star to the Lakers for Olympic and world champion Anthony Davis on Sunday. Doncic, who was drafted into the NBA in 2018 but is only 25 years old, has been out of action since Christmas due to a calf injury. Befo…
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