Luka Doncic’s debut was about as satisfying as LeBron James and the Lakers could have hoped on Monday night. It’s clear that Doncic and LeBron can play together and the Lakers appear energized with the excitement of the “biggest trade in NBA history.”
Congrats to the Lakers once again (insert eye roll).
For the Utah Jazz it was a jarring reality check that showed some truths about this team that can’t be ignored.
The Utah Jazz aren’t close to contention.
The game against the Lakers had a playoff atmosphere and the Utah Jazz youth looked like a deer in the headlights staring down LeBron James and Luka Doncic.