Much has been made of both LeBron James and Luka Doncic this Los Angeles Lakers offseason. The dynamic duo was bounced in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves and then went their separate ways.

LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers remains a center of conversation, but Luka Doncic does not panic. As outside noise grows louder and doubts rise about the Lakers’ direction, Doncic stays focused.

The message is simple: this is not a rivalry, it’s a partnership. Luka Doncic wants LeBron James to retire as a Laker, and as long as he’s leading the franchise, that wish might just come true. This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared.