The offseason chatter suggested LeBron James was ceding control of the Lakers to Luka Doncic. But when media day arrived, the 40-year-old was all smiles, unfazed by the noise. Entering an unprecedented 23rd season, questions naturally centered on his motivation and retirement timeline. For LeBron, the answer tied directly to his new superstar teammate and Luka’s dazzling EuroBasket run.

Chris McGee of Spectrum SportsNet asked, “Year 23, what’s in store that keeps you coming back for more?” Two years ago, it was chasing the all-time scoring record. Last year, it was sharing the court with his son, Bronny. This season, it’s about finally playing alongside Doncic for the long haul. “Full season with Luka. For real. Like I get a full season with Luka, ” James emphasized. The blockbuster F

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