LeBron, Reaves, and Redick in love with Luka Dončić: "Don't fit in, stand out, be yourself"

Luka Doncic made his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers last night in a game where he scored 14 points after being injured for over two months. He appeared somewhat out of shape, but thoroughly enjoyed himself after the most challenging days of his career following the trade from the Dallas Mavericks. Here are the statements from the Slovenian as well as JJ Redick, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James.

• LeBron James to Luka Doncic before the game:
  "Luka, be yourself. Don't fit in, stand out. Be yourself."

• Luka Doncic on LeBron James' message:
  "For him to say something like that is incredible. It gives me confidence. And after that speech, I got chills. I was happy to be part of this."

• Austin Reaves on Doncic's introduction:
  "He came out... and obviously the place went nuts. It was incredible. I thought the energy from that moment on was great. His introduction into the starting lineup was one of the loudest I've heard since I've been here."

• Doncic on his pregame introduction:
  "He let me have my moment, so I really appreciate that. Today he lent it to me, but from now on, he will be the last."

• Doncic on his return to the court:
  "I was a little nervous before. I can't remember the last time I was nervous before a game. But once I stepped on the court, it was fun. And just being back there felt amazing."

• JJ Redick on team chemistry:
  "Our top three guys did a good job playing off each other. Sometimes you can have agendas in a game. I felt like for our group, this was an agenda-less game, beyond winning and playing the right way."

• Doncic on the team:
  "Since I got here, I just wanted to play with them. Every game I watched, they played amazing, very connected, and for me, it was just wanting to be there with them."

• Doncic on the reception with the Lakers:
  "It's a new team. Everything is new. But the way they helped me, my teammates, Rob (Pelinka), Jeanie (Buss), it was just a great support for me. When I arrived at the arena and saw all the Luka jerseys, it was a surreal feeling."

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