Zach Lowe On LeBrons role on return Luka and Reaves have proven in tandem working together that there is just no argument for LeBron to run 50 pick and rolls a game This is set some screens cut post-up mismatches reserve more of your energy for defense and rebounding initiate fast breaks

Brian Windhorst When LeBron doesnt play and Austin Reaves and Luka do the Lakers are a better team

Whilst Rich Paul Max Kellerman and Media Discuss Lukas defence this is what LeBron is doing on a regular basis

Windhorst When Luka LeBron and Reaves play together they're just not a good team when it's just Reaves and Luka out there the Lakers are an excellent team When all 3 of them play out there they're not It's actually a 20 point difference

Chipalu Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch on facing the Lakers without LeBron James in the lineup Seems to activate Luka amp Reavesseem to share the shots They become exponentially more dangerousbeen pretty good when 2 of those 3 been out because of just a usage puzzle

LeBron James on the Lakers final inbounds play to Luka Doncic Im not sure Obviously youll have to ask Luka what he saw on that I thought he had a good look I was kinda off balance when he gave it to me I thought he had a great look

LeBron is putting on a dunk-fest right now with the fast break slam Luka flexes from the bench in appreciation