This season feels like it’s the real start for Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. After joining the LA side in a blockbuster mid-season trade, he has spent months trying to fit into the JJ Redick-led system, while bonding with his new teammates. Now, with a whole summer behind him, the chemistry between Doncic and the rest of the roster looks significantly different! It was recently on display, with Rui Hachimura candidly expressing how things have changed.

Hachimura told the reporters about Doncic, “He’s fine, he’s just being around—we’re always messing around with each other .” The forward also spoke about how age and experience in the game have influenced their relationship. “ But yeah, I always forget that he’s younger than me. It’s crazy. He’s like 25. Right? 26? I’m 27. He’s

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