ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst isn't so sure Lakers star LeBron James can't be one of the best players in the NBA next season at age 41.

"Luka is not built to play off the ball. LeBron can play off the ball, Austin Reaves can play off the ball. It's not ideal, Austin Reaves is better on the ball, so they're going to have segments of the game where he gets to run things.

Many fans noticed that the Purple and Gold played much better without their newly acquired superstar Luka Doncic, who was rested due to calf injury management. Despite having a historic performance, James once again reaffirmed that Doncic is the future of the franchise and he will remain the No. 1 priority on the team.

Lakers superstar Luka Doncic didn’t have an issue with LeBron James taking the last shot. For Doncic, it made the most sense, he said after the loss, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

Ahead of his first game against his former team, Lakers star Luka Doncic is more inspired than ever to play some of the best basketball of his young career. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, LeBron James is also doing what he can to maximize Luka's effectiveness.

During an interview with NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, LeBron James said Luka Doncic “has to have the ball” for the Los Angeles Lakers to win the