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Igor Kokoskov on leaving Jason Kidd for Steve Nash: 'I was working for the worst guy in the NBA and now I have a call from the best guy'

Igor Kokoskov on leaving Jason Kidd for Steve Nash: 'I was working for the worst guy in the NBA and now I have a call from the best guy'
Igor Kokoskov on leaving Jason Kidd for Steve Nash: 'I was working for the worst guy in the NBA and now I have a call from the best guy'

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Igor Kokoskov on leaving Jason Kidd for Steve Nash: 'I was working for the worst guy in the NBA and now I have a call from the best guy'

Luka Doncic Opens Up On Being Teammates With LeBron James And Potential Of New-Look Lakers

Lakers star Luka Doncic details his final conversation with LeBron James before Lakers departure.

Luka Doncic’s parting words to LeBron James speak volumes

Luka Dončić has now had several months to digest LeBron James’ exit from the Lakers. The superstars had a solid relationship as teammates, and the mutual respect they have continued...

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Reveals Message to LeBron James After Exit

The Lakers let LeBron James go this summer in free agency. Luka Doncic had something to say to him when he left. The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Reveals Message to LeBron James After Exit appeared first on HEAVY.

Luka Doncic said LeBron James reached out to him after leaving Lakers

There don't appear to be any hard feelings between LeBron James and Luka Doncic, as some have speculated about.

Luka Doncic Reveals LeBron James Reached Out To Him When He Left The Lakers

LeBron James and Luka Doncic were the NBA pairing that no one expected. In fact, no one expected Luka to leave Dallas at all. However, in perhaps the most rued decision in NBA history, Nico Harrison traded the then 25-year-old who was fresh off reaching his first NBA Final. Thus began the topsy-turvy partnership between […] The post Luka Doncic Reveals LeBron James Reached Out To Him When He Left The Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

Austin Reaves proposes crazy idea to help Luka Doncic reach ‘different’ level

Austin Reaves knows how to get Luka Doncic fired up and he’s willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure the Lakers superstar plays well. Reaves has thought about hiring...

Luka Doncic reveals what he told LeBron James after learning he was leaving Lakers

Luka Doncic reflects on sharing the locker room with childhood idol LeBron James.

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Has Blunt 3-Word Message On Reaves vs. Kyrie Debate

The Los Angeles Lakers have built their roster to maximize Luka Doncic’s abilities. The Lakers established that goal heading into the offseason and especially aimed to follow through once they learned LeBron James was headed in a new direction. A major piece of offseason business for the Lakers was to lock star guard Austin Reaves to […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Has Blunt 3-Word Message On Reaves vs. Kyrie Debate appeared first on HEAVY.

Luka Doncic Insists There Was Never Any Tension Between Him And LeBron James On Lakers

Luka Doncic opens up on what LeBron James was like as a teammate.

Luka Dončić said LeBron James reached out when he left the Lakers

The former Laker teammates sound like they’re on good terms

“I Reached Out”: Luka Doncic Finally Reveals Private LeBron James Conversation After Lakers' Exit

LeBron James infamously left the Lakers after spending eight seasons playing for the team. He cited a desire for a fresh start and another championship ring as the primary reasons for his departure.

Austin Reaves jokes about paying fans to trash-talk Luka Doncic for one reason

Austin Reaves knows what brings out another level in Luka Doncic, and his playful suggestion gives Lakers fans a glimpse into their partnership.

Luka Doncic Reveals How Off-Court Family Drama Affected His Performance Last Season

Lakers star Luka Doncic opens up on the impact of ongoing custody dispute with his ex-fiancee.

Austin Reaves Wants Fans To Trash Talk Luka Doncic To Unlock Another Level Of His Game

Austin Reaves jokingly admitted he considered paying fans to trash-talk Luka Doncic because the superstar responds brilliantly to criticism.

‘He Just Let Me Be Me’ – Luka Dončić Makes Feelings Clear on Playing Alongside LeBron James at Lakers

When the Los Angeles Lakers shockingly sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and acquired star guard Luka Dončić, many were excited about what arguably the league’s best scorers could do alongside one of the all-time greats in LeBron James. Although the Lakers won a playoff series this season, defeating the Houston Rockets in six games before being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder, things didn’t quite work out the way they wanted due to injuries and other factors.

"I can't go through another season like that" - Luka Doncic opens up about painful family struggles during Lakers campaign

Luka Doncic says personal challenges weighed heavily on him and made his season with the Lakers much harder.

How Lakers’ Luka Doncic will win NBA MVP this season

Mark my words: This is going to be the best NBA season yet for Luka Doncic. He should win the MVP award. Or be the runner-up if the Lakers can’t...

How Patrick Dumont responded to question about parting ways with Jason Kidd

The Dallas Mavericks made a huge move early in Masai Ujiri’s tenure as president of the team by getting rid of longtime head coach Jason Kidd . Now, Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is weighing in on what occurred. In an interview with Christian Clark for The Athletic, Dumont backed Ujiri in his decision to part ways with Kidd, although he had […] The post How Patrick Dumont responded to question about parting ways with Jason Kidd appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Luka Doncic makes cryptic admission on family drama that put last season on ‘hard’ mode

Despite stellar play on the court last season, Luka Doncic’s family situation certainly took the spotlight in a huge way. In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, he spoke about the issues in his personal life. In the article, he recaps the birth of his daughter Olivia and his disagreement with his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, about […] The post Luka Doncic makes cryptic admission on family drama that put last season on ‘hard’ mode appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Luka Doncic reveals how involved he was in Lakers’ decision-making during offseason

After the departure of LeBron James, it is clear that the LA Lakers are Luka Doncic’s team, and the franchise is now going to build around him. Last season, Doncic missed the playoffs due to injury but before that, his performances with the team assured the front office that they could start thinking about the future with the Slovenian as their superstar guard.

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