LeBron James reveals what he thought upon learning of Doncic's transfer news

The feeling will always remain in the collective imagination of NBA fans that Lebron James has a supreme influence over the management of the team he plays for, and that nothing is decided without his approval. However, the King is going to great lengths to deny knowing anything about Luka Doncic's arrival at Los Angeles Lakers before the news became public.

The biggest news of the year in the NBA continues to reverberate, and it was still unknown how one of the most influential and affected figures by all this, Lebron James, experienced it. Eager to compete for glory with Los Angeles Lakers, the living legend acknowledged on ESPN that when he saw the news, he couldn't believe it. "I thought it was a joke. I was having dinner with my family and when I received the information, I assumed it was false. I thought it was a prank. But in minutes, Anthony Davis called me, and we had a video call for quite a while. Even afterward, everything seemed unreal," he points out.

- Lebron James admits to having a video call with Anthony Davis as soon as the news broke

"Doncic has been my favorite NBA player for a long time. I have always tried to compete in the right way and be an inspiration to the youth; Luka is one of those who best represents my legacy in that sense. I think it will be a very smooth transition. I am not worried at all about the team's tactical fit after his arrival. If I had doubts, I would resign and request a trade. I am committed to the team, and my job is to facilitate his adaptation process," stated Lebron James, who looks forward to his new chapter with Luka Doncic in the Los Angeles Lakers.

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