According to Coop, LBJ finally has a young and reliable co-partner in Doncic who can shoulder the offensive load, allowing King James to stay fresh and at his peak when it matters most at the business end of the campaign. Thus, Cooper believes that the Purple and Gold have a much more realistic chance of contesting for the title than most realize.

Mark Cuban opened up about the emotional struggle of watching Luka Doncic lead the Lakers, calling it “painful” for Mavericks fans and himself.