The ideal brutal quintet of Luka Doncic's new Lakers

In just one week, the 2024/25 NBA season has completely changed. It all started with the shocking trade of Luka Doncic to Los Angeles Lakers. From that moment, the franchise led by LeBron James has become a title contender for this very season.

However, with the move, the Lakers lost Anthony Davis, which necessitated acquiring a center before the market closed. And they have done so by signing Mark Williams after striking a deal with the Charlotte Hornets, to whom they sent their rookie Dalton Knetch, along with Cam Reddish, the 2030 1st-round Draft pick, and a pick swap.

This way, the Los Angeles Lakers secure a starting five that could be among the best in the entire NBA:

• Luka Doncic
• Austin Reaves
• LeBron James
• Jarred Vanderbilt
• Mark Williams

It is true that Vanderbilt may be replaced by Rui Hachimura or Dorian Finney-Smith. However, 'Vando' is the Lakers' best defender, and as seen in the lineup, there is a lack of defensive grit among the starters.

Still, a Big Three with Doncic, Reaves, and a LeBron maintaining his level can be the best in the Western Conference. The team seems capable of defeating any opponent in the playoffs and once again reaching an NBA Finals that the Lakers haven't set foot in since their 2020 victory.

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