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Luka Doncic has joined the pantheon of superstars in the storied history of the Los Angeles Lakers.
While he has yet to make his debut for the Purple and Gold due to a lingering calf injury, there's no question that he will be the face of the squad once LeBron James passes him the torch.
Fans are eager to watch Doncic and James, two brilliant playmakers, share the floor. Both have publicly expressed their admiration for each other in the past, with James calling his new teammate his "favorite player."
On Instagram, the Lakers forward posted a picture of him and the former Dallas Mavericks guard, captioning it with: "Coming soon." He also added a wand emoji and a crown emoji, referring to their nicknames, "Luka Magic" and "The King."
The post has gone viral, with 1.7 likes, as of writing.
NBA legend and James' former teammate, Dwyane Wade, meanwhile, posted a comment: A popcorn emoji.
Clearly, the three-time champion is also excited to watch the two All-Stars play together.
Wade and James won back-to-back titles together on the Miami Heat, with their chemistry being a major part of their success. They also became teammates for a brief time on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 40-year-old James said it's going to be a "very seamless transition" with the 25-year-old Doncic, who's always been hailed for his unselfishness and ability to make his teammates better—traits also associated with his future Hall of Famer teammate.
“I’ve always just tried to play the game the right way and inspire the next generation, and Luka happens to be one of them, and now we’re teammates," added the four-time MVP in a report from the Associated Press.
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