I miss him so much,” Doncic told reporters while still on the Mavs ahead of a game against Finney-Smith’s then-team, the Brooklyn Nets. “I know at some point, we’re gonna play again, for sure. That’s my guy.

Luka Doncic made an immediate impact upon arriving in the NBA, earning Rookie of the Year honors with the Dallas Mavericks. After several standout seasons leading the Texas franchi

Conversely, while James' future in L.A. still remains up in the air, it's expected that Doncic will re-sign with the team, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can offer Doncic a four-year, $229 million extension on Aug. 2, or he can sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a 2028 player option.