Lakers fans should take notice of LeBron James' latest Luka Doncic push

The Los Angeles Lakers didn't need LeBron James to climb to a 10-4 record.

The four-time NBA champion had to wait for several weeks before making his season debut because of a sciatica injury, and his team was rolling in his absence.

He then became the first player in NBA history to suit up for at least 23 seasons, and all eyes were on him in the game against the Utah Jazz.

However, as Dan Woike of The Athletic pointed out, he wanted to make sure Luka Doncic got the attention he deserved.

LeBron James officially passes the torch to Luka Doncic

Per Woike's report, James actually "pushed" for Doncic to be introduced last with the starters.

“LeBron James stood out by fitting in during his season debut,” wrote Woike. “For example, a source tells me he pushed for Luka Doncic to be introduced last with the starters. James was introduced first.”

While that might look like a minor detail, it actually speaks volumes. It was an unofficial passing of the torch from one future Hall of Famer to another.

James also made sure to take a back seat to Doncic and Austin Reaves, not forcing shots, playing off the ball and finishing with just eleven points.

“I can fit in with anybody,” James said after the game. “I don’t even understand why that was a question. What’s wrong with these people? I can ride with anybody.”

James is one of the most cerebral players to ever lace them up, but this is uncharted territory for him.

It will be the first time in his career that he won't be the face of the franchise or the primary ball-handler. Even so, it seems like he's more than ready to hand the keys to the next generation.