A Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves backcourt will be VERY POWERFUL even without LeBron – Windy | NBA Today
The NBA Today crew discusses news that Luka Doncic is expected to make his preseason debut in the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns matchup.
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We don't NEED LeBron!! We have everything we need!! We would've had an even better team if we had his pay for this season!! He hasn't played defense in years!! Remember when Kuzma screamed at LeBron & pushed him to guard his man!! Can't wait til he's gone!! #LakersFan4Life #PurpleAndGold #RIPBlackMamba
both defensive stopper too
Luka and AR gonna score 50 and give up 75.
Sedano would be a good host for this show
I just woke up from a 2 year coma. I have questions: Why is Luka playing with the Lakers and why is he skinny? Where is AD? Why Is JJ not doing podcast with Lebron? Is that LBJ kid in practice?
Not a word about LeBron.Thank you…
If Ayton is engaged he rolls out of bed and gets 16/10… People sleeping on him.
VERY POWERFUL ON THE FT LINE!!!
Offense is rarely an issue with the Lakers, it’s the defense. This is one area that LeBron won’t help.
The Lebron effect.
even without *defence
Ayton not averaging 20 and I’ma Lakers fan lol
Let's Go Lakers 💜💛💜💛
Hahah ok ok… Y'all kill me with the media BS… Austin Reeves??? Fareal hahah
No defense though
Stop. The Lakers are a Play In team
This team will still be trash they need to trade Reed too many ball handler no defense and Ayton is not a game changer in fact Ayton is a defense liability specially in the west.
Both are very powerful in defense….Media hyping the Lakers again. This roster is at best first round exit.
I hope they start Vando in place of Bron cuz they’re gonna need defense for sure
Until they get to the playoffs and have to play defense.
Active Shooters!!!
Lakers get a chip this year
It’s time for the lakers to show they don’t need LeBron to win anymore. Not throwing shade but he is coming to an end.
LeBron one of the greats.
Lakers better than the warriors lol
The top guys on both teams didn’t play and they beat them convincingly. Draymond and kuminga trash. AR is the truth
Austin needs to come off the bench. Smart is definitely a starter because Austin can't guard nobody .
Bro said “AD has digressed.” Brother, it’s to REGRESS 😂 Hire me @espn
Ayton is the most important factor. If he anchors down the defense, it’s GG’s. This is the same if not better squad than 2020 lakers.
offensively yes but jj has people leaving wide open threes in a era where its win and lose by the three
The host is annoying! Let the guys talk like every other host.
Back court no defense nice let me guess 2025-26 champs right
Lakers will not have 3 players averaging 20. Hasn’t happened since 80-81.
Luka can lead this team without Bron to a solid record while he is out… He wants to be MVP … He needs to get it done!
They don't need Lebron for offense. Ayton easily gives you 18+, Austin gives you 20+, and Luka easily gives you 25+
Reaves been cooking in preseason I think he will avg 22 points and he’ll have more ball time with Lebron out
Yeah we about to get torched on defense lol
Lakers doesn't need LeBron anymore. Luka, AR, and Ayton will be enough. JJ just need to define Ayton's role offensively and defensively. Bye LeBron
YOU all missed Markus Smart.
What kinda thumbnail lol
😂😂😂😂 GTFOOH Lakers ain't no competition for the West, but I get it. Yall got a job to do
no d backcourt
😂😂😂Luka, Austin Reaves powerful,stop the cap
STOP IT. This team doesnt focus around James. James is NOT the reason the Lakers finished 3rd last year…. Luka was.