In possibly the biggest and most unexpected trade in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks sent superstar guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers at this year's trade deadline.
The Lakers pairing Doncic with one of the greatest players of all time, LeBron James, was a genius move, and it seems to be paying off. The connection between the two stars is undeniable, as both of their basketball IQs are off the charts.
On Thursday night, the Lakers traveled to take on the Chicago Bulls, and the superstar duo put on a show. Right under the five-minute mark in the third quarter, Doncic threw a lob up to a cutting James, and the 40-year-old superstar showed off his athleticism and threw down the jam.
The Doncic-to-James alley oop in Thursday's game has gone viral across social media.
Via Hoop Central: "LUKA β LEBRON LOB. π₯π₯π₯
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LUKA β LEBRON LOB. π₯π₯π₯
(VIA @LADEig)
pic.twitter.com/ZvSlolyxqc
β Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 28, 2025
Via NBA: "The Luka to LeBron connection is STRONG πͺπ
James cuts baseline and Luka delivers the perfect alley-oop dime!"
The Luka to LeBron connection is STRONG πͺπ
James cuts baseline and Luka delivers the perfect alley-oop dime! https://t.co/dzw0UDAnKC pic.twitter.com/Ny5wn8JDIN
β NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2025
Via LakeShowYo: "LUKA TO LEBRON ALLEY OOP ππ₯"
LUKA TO LEBRON ALLEY OOP ππ₯ pic.twitter.com/842xDzDi7c
β LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) March 28, 2025
Via ClutchPoints: "Luka Doncic throws it up to LeBron James for the JAM π₯"
Luka Doncic throws it up to LeBron James for the JAM π₯pic.twitter.com/qttgG1x4rF
β ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 28, 2025
The Lakers are 9-5 this season when both Doncic and James suit up entering Thursday's game, as the duo continues to put on a show for Hollywood. Doncic is the ideal complement for an aging James, and the superstars will be dangerous for any opposition in the postseason.
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