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Lakers star LeBron James will miss a season opener for the first time in his 23-season career because of a sciatica injury.

Luka Doncic, the future face of the franchise, will take the reins until LeBron James returns in November.

Austin Reaves and a deep roster must step up as the Lakers compete for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference.

Luka Doncic strolled onto the Crypto.com Arena court about an hour before the Lakers ’ final preseason game Friday night to do his pregame shooting drills, the Latin and then the Serbian music blaring as he went through his routine, the fans inside the arena oohing and aahing over his collection of shots.

Doncic finished his ses

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