Luka Doncic coming to LA didn’t just signal the next hand on the throne. It was a statement from the franchise. They want to be back amongst the chips. Paired up with LeBron James , it was practically the stuff of dreams, even though they lost Anthony Davis. But no matter how imperious they might be, to be a Laker great, there’s just one seal of approval.

Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar paved the way for titles. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal carried that mantle forward. The next chapter vests in the hands of the new star duo residing in the City of Angels. As accomplished as Doncic and James appear to be, for the Big Diesel, they aren’t special just yet because they lack the crown.

“Yeah, throughout the league has always been a duo in the back court. So, you know, but here i

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