NBA, LA Lakers: Luka Doncic ready to do without LeBron James
On Wednesday night, October 22, the LA Lakers will make their official debut in the 2025/26 regular season. The yellowviola will take on the Golden State Warriors of the’All Star Steph Curry. Among the Los Angeles ranks will be no LeBron James.
The nearly 41-year-old LA Lakers outfielder, after scaring so many fans with the “The Second Decision”, is struggling with a sciatic nerve problem. As a result, after 22 years of never missing opening night, he will not be in the game (his return is expected in mid-November).
A major blow to coach JJ Redick’s team. It took Luka Doncic, back from a not easy European Championship, to charge the team, explaining that LBJ’s absence could be an opportunity to start figuring out how to play without him.
“Clearly I hope he returns as soon as possible but that kind of injury is delicate and until he returns we will have to manage and we will have to learn how to do without him,” his clear words reported by ESPN. In short, Luka Doncic is ready to take all the responsibility in waiting for King James to return to his side. Also because, sooner or later, it will be Luka Doncic’s team alone.
