Luka Doncic Makes Lakers Debut and Quickly Connects with LeBron in Win Over Utah

Luka Doncic, center, and LeBron James, left during the game against the Utah Jazz  in Los Angeles, California, on Feb. 10. — Luka Doncic, center, and LeBron James, left during the game against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles, California, on Feb. 10.
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By Associated Press

February 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM UTC

Updated on

February 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM UTC

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic was the last starter introduced by the Los Angeles Lakers, an honor normally reserved for LeBron James. When Doncic jogged into the spotlight on a darkened court through a cordon of his new teammates, his new fans stood and roared while wearing thousands of gold T-shirts with his name and number.

Even a young superstar could feel the magnificence of the moment.