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Five key questions remain for Luka Doncic and the Lakers
Luka Doncic is now the Lakers’ leading star after LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
The 27-year-old guard begins the season after winning his second scoring title last year, including 16 games with more than 40 points.
A late-season hamstring injury kept Doncic out of last spring’s playoffs, making his health an important concern.
Lakers physiotherapist Javy Barrio is responsible for helping keep him healthy, while team president Rob Pelinka must build a roster around him that can contend for a championship.
Doncic has begun taking on a bigger leadership role, including giving feedback to the team’s front office.
How well he leads the Lakers and whether the roster can challenge for a title remain unanswered questions.
The Lakers open their season against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
Five major questions remain about Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers as the NBA season is about to begin.
Doncic is the Lakers’ best player and is set to become the franchise’s next face after LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Lakers’ season is scheduled to open against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
Doncic missed last spring’s playoffs after a late-season hamstring injury, and his physiotherapist Javy Barrio is responsible for helping keep him healthy.
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is tasked with building a championship-contending team around Doncic.
- Who
- Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers.
- What
- Five major questions remain about Doncic and the team ahead of the season.
- When
- The season is about to open; the Lakers are scheduled to play the Warriors on Wednesday.
- Where
- Los Angeles. The season opener is against the Golden State Warriors.
- Why
- The Lakers must assess Doncic’s role as the franchise’s new face, keep him healthy and build a team capable of contending for a championship.
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A late-season hamstring injury sidelined Doncic for the playoffs.
LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
Doncic took part in a pregame drill before the Lakers’ preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.
The Lakers are scheduled to open the season against the Golden State Warriors.
- Doncic’s age
- 27
- Doncic’s All-Star selections
- Six
- Second scoring title
- Doncic topped 40 points 16 times last season.
- Season opener
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
- Former teammate
- LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers
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