Luka Doncic arrived in Los Angeles with questions chasing him like exhaust. Conditioning, fit, chemistry, influence, and whatnot! But numbers have a way of quieting noise. Last postseason, he averaged 30.2 points and 7.8 assists, logging 900 minutes, and became only the second Laker after Kobe Bryant to post back-to-back 35+ point, 5+ rebound, 5+ assist, 5+ three games. That’s the headline. But beyond the numbers, Doncic’s presence is redefining the Lakers’ roster and rotations, especially after his post-summer transformation. The bigger question for L.A. now isn’t whether Luka can lead. It’s who joins him every night.

Jovan Buha cut to the chase, because according to him, the starters should be obvious. He listed three facts. Luka, LeBron James, and Deandre Ayton are locks. They are the

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