Luka Doncic Will Do ‘Whatever It Takes’ as LeBron Recovers
The Los Angeles Lakers are bracing for the start of the season without LeBron James, who is sidelined with a sciatica issue on the right side of his body.
Luka Doncic isn’t feeling extra pressure to carry the load in LeBron's absence.
I just want to play basketball. If I do less, if I do more, whatever it takes for me to get a win.
Doncic admitted that losing LeBron changes a lot, but emphasized the team's mentality:
our mentality needs to be ‘next man up.’
The team is counting on other players to step up while LeBron recovers, and Doncic expressed the hope that LeBron can join them as soon as possible.
Author's summary: Luka Doncic focuses on team success.