It took a little longer than some anticipated, but Luka Doncic has finally arrived in Southern California. The former Dallas Mavericks star had his best game as a Laker in the win over the Denver Nuggets, exploding for 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
He previously averaged just over 14 points on 35% shooting, including 20% from beyond the arc. It seems he might be getting closer to full strength and more acclimated within coach JJ Redick's system.
Whatever the case, Lakers fans are loving it, and that includes Snoop Dogg.

The legendary hip-hop artist took to Instagram to share a hilarious edit. The picture showed Doncic all dressed in blue apparel, resembling a Crip and captioned 'LuCuh.'
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Needless to say, it didn't take long before the post went nuclear, with dozens of Lakers fans sharing a laugh in the comments section.
"Best picture in the history of the world thank you for this masterpiece unc," one fan commented.




LeBron James raves about chemistry with Luka Doncic
Luke Doncic's arrival could be instrumental for the Lakers, not only for this season but also for years to come. Following the win over the Nuggets, LeBron James raved about their chemistry and how they can complement one another.
“I’m a natural born wide receiver and he’s a natural born quarterback," James said. So, it fits perfectly. You know, I’ve been running the floor, running lanes pretty much my whole life and he’s been throwing great passes pretty much his whole life. So, it’s not get hard to get a rhythm when it comes to that. It’s just all about eye contact and him being the great quarterback like he is and me being the recipient of it.”
James and Doncic have similar styles. They're both point forwards with an elite court vision and a feel for getting everybody involved.
Then again, Doncic is obviously a much more complete and aggressive scorer, especially at this point in his career, and having him bring the ball up the court will allow James to stay fresh and not put that much of a burden on his body.
Coach Redick will need to strike a proper balance with his two ball-dominant stars to maximize both of their skill sets.
Then again, great players usually figure it out, and Doncic seems motivated to prove the doubters wrong after his shocking trade to the Lakers.
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